Noted events in his life were:

• He appeared on the census in 1830 in Gibson, Clearfield, PA With Large Family.

• Moved: Abt 1821, From Maine To PA; Probably Induced To Move To Benezett From Punxatawney Because Of Cheap Land Which Was Good For Farming And Lumbering.

• He was employed in Ship Carpenter; Farmer(600 Acres In Benezette).

• He had a residence in Pittston, Wiscasset; Bristol Maine.

• Public service: 1846, Constable, Supervisor Of Benezette.

• Other: 1873, Residing In Benezette, PA.

• He appeared on the census in 1840 in Jay, Clearfield, PA With Large Family.

• He appeared on the census in 1850 in Benezette Township, Carpenter- Farmer, Beulah, Selina Ray, , Wadsworth, Reuben, Thomas B, Sophia.

• He appeared on the census in 1860 in Carpenter In 1860 Living With Son Eben In Benezette (Wife Beulah Living With Son George In Benezette).

• He appeared on the census in 1870 in 1870 Census In Benezette Living With Son George.

Carpenter married Beulah (Elizabeth) Keene ² on 25 May 1817 in Bristol , Lincoln , Maine, daughter of William Keene and Celenah Wadsworth.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Charles Keene Winslow was born on 23 Jan 1818 in Bristol, Maine, died on 4 Apr 1869 in Benezette, Elk Co., PA at age 51, and was buried in 1869 in Winslow Hill Cemetery, Benezette, PA.

         ii.  George Wait Winslow was born on 25 May 1820 in Bristol, Maine, died on 1 Oct 1904 in MT Pleasant, Benezette, Elk, PA at age 84, and was buried in Mount Pleasant, Oct. 3, 1904.

        iii.  Ebenezer Winslow was born on 11 May 1823 in Jefferson Co, PA, died on 8 Jan 1863 in Benezette, PA at age 39, and was buried in Winslow Hill Cemetery, Elk, PA.

         iv.  Reuban Colburn Winslow was born on 4 Sep 1834 in Punxatawney, PA and died on 18 Feb 1879 in Benezette, Elk, PA at age 44.

          v.  Joshua "James" Wadsworth Winslow was born on 5 Jul 1826 in Jefferson Co., PA, died on 4 Apr 1889 in Winslow Hill, Benezette, Elk, PA at age 62, and was buried in MT Pleasant Cemetery, Benezette, PA.

         vi.  Thomas Hart Benton Winslow was born on 26 Nov 1836 in Punxatawney, PA, died on 5 Jul 1876 in Benezette PA at age 39, and was buried in Winslow Hill Cemetary, Benezette PA.

        vii.  William Keene Winslow was born on 25 Sep 1821 in Jefferson Co., PA and died on 19 Apr 1830 in Jefferson Co, PA at age 8.

       viii.  John Walden Winslow was born on 2 Jan 1825 in Jefferson Co, PA and died after 1880 of Gaskill, PA.

         ix.  Selina Elizabeth Winslow was born on 17 Jun 1830 in Benezette, PA, died on 29 Oct 1909 in Newport, Penobscot Co., Maine at age 79, and was buried in Riverside Cemetery In Newport, ME.

          x.  Lydia Keene Winslow was born on 10 Nov 1831 in Benezette, Elk, PA and died between 1910 and 1920 in Harrisburg, Dauphin Co, Pennsylvania.

         xi.  Abigail Sophia Winslow was born on 7 Jul 1838 in Benezette PA and died on 16 Feb 1923 in Punxsutawney, PA at age 84.

2. Carpenter Winslow,³ son of James Winslow and Anna Mccausland Huston, was born on 22 Mar 1766 in Pittston, Kennebec County, Maine, died on 19 Nov 1827 in Punxsutawney, Jefferson, PA at age 61, and was buried in North Findley Veterans Cemetery (1St Settlers Of Punxy) Punxsutawney, PA.

General Notes: With nine sons and no daughters, Carpenter and Elizabeth adopted Lydia Smith who eventually married a man named Henry Smith

From R.C. Winslow speech at 1908 Winslow reunion in Benezette Pa:
Carpenter Winslow Sr and family moved to Penna around 1815 ( maybe 1818). Came up the Susquehanna River to Clearfield by building a bridge across the river. Then they went down the Wilderness Road to Punxsutawney and became crop farmers. Sons Reuben, then Carpenter and Ebenezer returned to Benezette area to work in the lumbering business/ farm.

(from George Porter Bio) " Carpenter Winslow and that portion( 5 sons-Reuben, Carpenter, Ebenezer, Joseph, James) of the family that came with him to Pennsylvania made the trip from Maine to Baltimore on a sailing vessel. From Baltimore they came up the Susquehanna and finally arrived at Clearfield and from there they journeyed to a place near Punxsutawney known as the Winslow settlement. It was no easy task to travel over the rough and rugged roads, sometimes mere paths, some three hundred miles. They had a hard struggle for a time living principally on game until they cleared sufficient land on which to raise some grain and vegetables. Reuben, Carpenter, and Ebenezer settled at Benezette while Joseph and James remained in the Winslow settlement."

Brother Reuben is sited usually as the founder of Benezette Township and held many offices in both Benezette and Jay Townships. Carpenter's son George gave the name to Winslow Hill. Carpenter was a farmer. Reuben started both the Winslow Colliery (coal mines) and the Winslow Colliery Railroad spur in Benezette area.

Early Settlements -- The family of Carpenter Winslow, who came from first Pittston, then Wiscasset, then Bristol Maine, in 1818, were the first to settle in what is now Gaskill township which occupies the southeastern corner of Jefferson county, PA. . They cleared the land and made the first improvements.

By His Excellency Samuel Adams, Esquire,
Governor and Commander in Chief of the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

To Carpenter Winslow, Gentleman, Greeting
You being appointed Lieutenant of a Company in the Cavalry of the Second Brigade, Eighth Division of the Militia of this Commonwealth.
By Virtue of the Power vested in me, I do by these Presents, (reposing Special Trust and Confidence in your Ability, Courage and good Conduct) COMMISSION you accordingly: ----
You are therefore, carefully and diligently to discharge the Duty of Lieutenant
in Leading, Ordering and Exercising said Company in Arms, both inferior Officers and Soldiers; and to keep them in good Order and Discipline: And they are hereby commanded to obey you as their Lieutenant. And you are yourself to observe and follow such Orders and Instructions, as you shall from Time to Time receive from me, or your superior Officers.
GIVEN under my Hand, and the Seal of said Commonwealth, thefirst Day of November in the Year of our LORD, 1796 and in the twenty-first Year of the Independence of the United States of AMERICA.

Noted events in his life were:

• He was employed in Ship Builder.

• He had a residence in Pittston; Wiscassat; Bristol, Maine.

• Politics: "Carpenter Was A Little Inclined To Toryism Though He Had The Prudence To Remain Quiet".

• Residence 2: 1819, Settled With Family In Punxsutawney (Clearfield County); Purchased A Farm In Gaskill In 1821.

• Military: An American Revolutionary Soldier (Dar); Commissioned A Lt In The State Militia In 1796 Which Was Signed By Samuel Adams.

• He appeared on the census in 1790 in Pittston, Lincoln, Maine.

• Misc: Not Married In The 9 April 1788 Date Is Probably The Intention Date.

• He appeared on the census in 1800 in Kennebec, Maine.

• He appeared on the census in 1810 in Lincoln, Bristol, Maine.

• He appeared on the census in 1820 in Carpenter Winslow Is Also Identified In The 1820 Bristol, Lincoln, Maine Census May Be A Different Carpenter..

• He appeared on the census in 1820 in Perry Township, Jefferson Co, PA.

• Misc: 1808, From "Native Soil" Manuscripts Supposedly- Carpenter Winslow Of Downeast Maine- Bristol To Appear Befoe Justice Of Peace Indenture. Also Names Were William Carpenter And Robert Huston- I Assume Related In Some Family Way.

Carpenter married Elizabeth Betsy Colburn ⁴ on 8 Jun 1788 in Pittston, Kennebec, ME.

Children from this marriage were:

1         i.  Carpenter Winslow

         ii.  Reuben Colburn Winslow was born on 28 Jun 1796 in Pittston, Kennebec, ME, died on 26 Aug 1871 near Loch Haven, Clinton Co., PA at age 75, and was buried in Highland Cemetery, Lock Haven, PA.

        iii.  Ebenezer C. Winslow was born on 8 Jun 1800 in Pittston, Kennebec, ME and died between 1860 and 1868 in Whiteside Co, IL.

         iv.  Joseph Wood Winslow was born on 10 Dec 1804 in Wiscasset, Lincoln, Maine and died on 8 May 1894 in Gaskill, Jefferson, PA at age 89.

          v.  James Winslow was born on 14 Apr 1798 in Wiscasset, Pittston, Maine, died on 7 May 1893 in Punxsutawney, Jefferson, PA at age 95, and was buried in Circle Hill Cemetery, Punxsutawney PA.

         vi.  George Winslow was born on 24 Apr 1791 in Pittson. ME and died on 12 Jan 1851 in Boston, Mass at age 59.

        vii.  David Winslow was born on 10 Sep 1794 in Pittson. ME and died after 1816 in Africa.

       viii.  Caleb Smith Winslow was born on 2 Oct 1802 in Wiscasset, ME and died in 1844 on Mississippi River at age 42.

         ix.  Charles Winslow was born on 30 May 1789 in Kennebec, Pittston, Maine and died about 1839 near Strait Of Gilbralter As Sea Captain about age 50.

          x.  Lydia Smith Winslow

3. Elizabeth Betsy Colburn,⁴ daughter of Reuben Colburn and Elizabeth Lewis, was born on 29 May 1768 in Pittston , Kennebec, Maine, died on 11 Jul 1845 in Punxsutawney, Jefferson Co., PA at age 77, and was buried in North Findley Veterans Cemetery (1St Settlers Of Punxy) Punxatawney, PA.

General Notes: From Bertha Colburn memoirs: When Benedict Arnold stayed at our house waiting for the bateaux to be made ready he took Major Colburn's oldest daughter, Elizabeth, aged seven, on his knee as he sat in front of the open fire and commented on her fairness. When Elizabeth was grown she married a Winslow and went to Pennsylvania to live. She had nine sons and one of the family wrote to Cousin Sue that they celebrate in remembrance of her.

According to J.W. Hanson's History of Gardiner, Pittston, and West Gardiner (1852), "Betsey" Colburn married Carpenter Winslow (born 1764). Carpenter's brother Jonathan was (according to Hanson) the first white child born in Pittston (March 23, 1761).

Elizabeth married Carpenter Winslow ³ on 8 Jun 1788 in Pittston, Kennebec, ME.

4. James Winslow,⁵ son of James Winslow and Elizabeth Carpenter, was born on 6 Aug 1725 in Freetown, Bristol County, Mass, died on 16 Nov 1802 in Farmington, Franklin Co., Maine at age 77, and was buried in Farmington, Franklin, Maine.

General Notes: Excerpts from Winslow Memorial regarding James Winslow(1725-1802)
James and his brothers who lived in Portland received a large tract of land from their father in Broad Bay Maine and moved their in 1752.Indian troubles forced them to move to Pittston area as one of the first settlers in the fall of 1760. His wife Anna and daughter Sarah were the first white females in Pittston. His son Jonathon was the first white child born there (3/23/1761). the Winslows and McCauslands built a log cottage which they occupied together.
James Winslow was a drummer in the fort at Falmouth as a young man. He converted to the Friends of Society and abhorred all aspects of war refusing to serve in the Revolution due to his Quaker principles. But he made 50 paddles for (Benedict) Arnold's expedition. They moved to the back of their farm to avoid British parties traveling by.

Who's Anna's parents??:
In the Winslow Memorial James Winslow with James and Henry McCausland left Broad Bay and moved to Gardinerstown ( Pittston). The McCausland's and Winslows occupied the same cottage. James Winslow married Anna McCausland Huston, a widow of Isaac Huston and daughter of maybe James and Sarah McCausland (per William Huston of Falmouth book).
From McCausland documents, James McCausland of Falmouth on 12/18/1729sold part of his property to William Huston Jr. and signed by James and Mary McCausland (his wife). Which James is Anna's father Was James married to Mary then Sarah or vice versa?

"James Winslow was the first of our inhabitant who joined that [Quaker] society. He came from Plymouth colony before 1728."

The HISTORY OF INDUSTRY, MAINE by W. C. Hatch, page 820 states James and Anna Winslow and daughter, Sarah, sailed from Falmouth in the fall of 1760 to the mouth of the Kennebec River and up the river to their destination (in Gardinerston, now Pittston, Me.)


Anna "Granny" (McCausland) Huston Winslow was very energetic. She was the first white woman ashore in Pittston on 3/23/1760. She gave birth to Jonathan Winslow, the 1st white child born in Pittston. She was much relied on in case of sickess. "Granny W" was only physician in whom early settlers believed.

James and Anna were married on 5 July 1753 in Falmouth. They are buried in Farmington.



James Winslow was a wheelwright by trade. and his family were among the first settlers in Gardinerston, now Pittston, Me. It is said that Mrs. Winslow and her daughter Sarah, aged six years, were the first white females known to have landed on Pittston soil. Mr. Winslow and family, with others, met at Falmouth, now Portland, in the fall of 760, and sailed from thence to the mouth of the Kennebec River, and up the river to their destination. Here they built log-huts in which to spend the winter. Jonathan Winslow, born in March, 1761, was the first child of white parentage born in that town. Mr. Winslow worked on the mill which was built in the spring following their arrival. For his labor he received a deed of ninety acres of land from Dr. Gardiner, which had been previously cleared by the Indians. It is said that this is now the north-western lot in the town of Pittston. After the completion of the mill at Gardinerston, Mr. Winslow went to Damariscotta and worked on the mill at that place. While he was away Mrs. Winslow and her daughter did all the work on the farm, such as planting corn, potatoes, etc. They took a batteau and repeatedly crossed the river and went to the Great House, owned by Dr. Gardiner, where they obtained dressing which they applied to their land, and in the fall, as a part of their crop, harvested forty bushels of corn. Mrs. Winslow, or " Granny Winslow," was the only physician in whom the settlers believed, and she frequently went long distances to visit the sick. When a young man, James Winslow was a drummer in a fort at Portland, but he became converted to the principles of the Friends. He carried out his Quaker principles, and refused to serve in the Revolutionary War. When his son Jonathan was drafted his father did not object, but the distress of his mother caused the lad to escape by pleading Quaker education. His son James, Jr., an early settler in Industry, was born in Pittston, April 28. 1774. In 1787 the family moved to Farmington Falls, and were among the early settlers in that town.

Noted events in his life were:

• Military: As A Quaker Did Not Do Militry Service In The Revolutionary War; But Was A Supporter Of American Cause..

• He was employed in Wheelwright (Grist Mill).

• He had a residence in Bef 1752 , Freetown, Mass.

• He had a religion in Quaker.

• Misc: Marriage Intention 14 May 1753 In Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine.

• He had a residence in 1752 in Broad Bay, (Portland), Maine.

• He had a residence in 1760 in Falmouth, Maine After Indian Troubles.

James married Anna Mccausland Huston ⁶ on 5 Jul 1753 in Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine.

Children from this marriage were:

2         i.  Carpenter Winslow

         ii.  Sara Winslow was born on 20 Jul 1754 in Broad Bay, Cumberland, ME and died on 13 Apr 1838 in Waldo, ME at age 83.

        iii.  Jonathon Winslow was born on 23 Mar 1761 in Pittston, Kennebec, Maine and died on 10 Nov 1845 in Pittston, Kennebec, Maine at age 84.

         iv.  John Winslow was born in 1764 in Pittston, Kennebec, Maine and died after 1805.

          v.  Betsey Winslow was born on 20 Jun 1770 in Pittston, Kennebec Co, Maine and died after 1805 in Last Child Birth.

         vi.  Anna Winslow was born in 1770 in Pittston, Kennebec Co, Maine and died after 1805 in Birth Last Son.

        vii.  George Winslow was born about 1772 in Pittston, Kennebec Co, Maine and died in 1788 in Maybe about age 16.

       viii.  James Winslow was born on 28 Apr 1774 in Pittston, Kennebec Co, Maine and died on 22 Jul 1844 in New Sharon, Franklin Co, Maine at age 70.

5. Anna Mccausland Huston,⁶ daughter of James ? McCausland and Sarah McCausland, was born in 1734 in Falmouth(Portland) , Cumberland Co., Maine, died on 15 Feb 1827 in New Sharon, Franklin Co., Maine at age 93, and was buried in Farmington, Franklin, Maine.

General Notes: Sarah and James Mccausland had a daughter, Anna who married first a Houston and then James Winslow. Anna was born 1734 and probably in Falmouth, Maine but moved to Kennebeck area/Gardiner, Maine. She was a midwife. James Winslow was son of James Winslow 1687-1773, from Freetown, Massachusetts and Job Winslow, son of Kenelm Winslow. I also have Sarah Winslow born 1754, daughter of James and Anna, marrying EbenezerChurch 1742-1810 of Farmington, Maine.

Noted events in her life were:

• Widowed: Initially Married Isaac Huston According To Book Of Descendents Of William Huston Of Falmouth Maine.

• Misc: Marriage Intention 14 May 1753 In Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine.

Anna married James Winslow ⁵ on 5 Jul 1753 in Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine.

Anna next married Isaac Huston.

6. Reuben Colburn,⁷ son of Jeremiah Colburn and Sarah Jewell, was born in 1740 in Dunstble, Middlesex Co, Mass, died on 16 Sep 1818 in Pittston, Kennebec, Maine at age 78, and was buried in Riverside Cemetary, Pittston, ME.

General Notes: In 1763 came to Pittston/ Gardinerston/ Kennebec area after the end of the French and Indian War. As a staunch well-known Patriot he played an important role as a shipbuilder in the 1775 Arnold- Quebec campaign ( now the Arnold Trail is a state historical site). He promised and built over 200 bateaus-flat bottom boats for carrying heavy loads-for Benedict Arnold's troops. His house in Pittston/ Agry Point is still used by the genealogy society there.

Maj. Reuben Colburn, built some of the first vessels on the Kennebec River. He was a man of great energy and earnestness of purpose, in illustration of which it is related by Hanson in his history of Gardiner and Pittston, that it was the major's custom, throughout the Summer months, to take his family in a canoe every Saturday, and paddle down toGeorgetown, thirty-five miles, to attend church, returning on Monday.Hanson also relates that on the breaking out of the Revolution, the few surviving warriors of the Kennebec Indians were persuaded by Paul Higgins, who had lived among them from childhood, to join the Americans. Headed and guided by Maj. Colburn, they went, to the number of twenty or thirty, in their canoes to Merry Meeting Bay, whence they proceeded on foot to Cambridge, arriving Aug. 13, 1775, and tendered their services to Gen. Washington. Washington, however, did not fancy the introduction of their style of warfare into the contest, gave them but little encouragement, and they returned.
Maj. Colburn built the bateaux for transporting Arnold's troops abovetide water, in his expedition to Quebec, and accompanied the expedition; but as late as 1852 neither he nor his heirs had ever been paid for these boats, though they had repeatedly asked Congress to reimbursethem. ( It is somewhat interesting to read excerpts regarding these boats in which Benedict Arnold was not pleased with the quality of the workmanship nor materials used- Colburn used what he really had available which may not have been the best and did complete this projectin haste as probably was required )

From a 1975 article written by Cecil Pierce , Arnold Expedition Historical Society: Reuben Colburn- unlike the other great landowner across the river from him, Sylvester Gardiner- was a staunch Patriot and well known as such to those who were dedicated to freedom in Bostonand other posts. He was destined to be, next to Arnold, the most important man as regards the expedition to Quebec. For without the driveof this man there would not have been built the crucial bateaux. In 1759, the formidable Wolfe had taken the fortress of Quebec with a resulting treaty, in 1763 signed by France giving up Canada. This was the end of the French and Indian War. The Redman was no longer a menace to Maine lands. It was this year and undoubtably the cessation of hostilities threat brought Reuben Colburn ( later he would be Major Colburn) and others to Gardinerston on the Kennebec. He settled on 250 acres on the east side of the river where the town of Pittston is today. Here he proceeded to build a shipyard and back of it a fine dominating home which stands today much as it was originally built. Indeed he must have been a man of extraordinary energy and prevision for in the next ten years he was to acquire additional land by the square mile. In August of 1775 Colburn made three trips by horseback to Cambridge where planning for a Quebec campaign was going on. He acted a a consultant on all matters relative to the route, type of conveyance, andavailability of provisions on the Kennebec. On the third trip he brought home with him an order the likes of which few men would have had the courage to accept; an order to construct 200 bateaux complete with800 oars, 400 paddles, 400 setting poles, all to be, hewn by hand. When completed the bateaux placed end to end would reach up the river amile. In about 20 days Arnold and 1100 men would be in Gardinerston for them. The journey home which was to take two of his precious days must have been laden heavily with thoughts of accomplishing this tremendous task of construction. Where would he get the 20,000 board feet of long wide boards? Would the sparce working population, half of them Torys rise to the occasion? It would take thousands of hand made nails; were they or the iron to forge them available? Of one thing he was certain this bountiful region had unlimited supply of virgin pine and oak needing only to be cut and sawed but would the water power mills on the little Nahumkeag Stream and Togus Stream up river have enough water running in late summer for operation? We today only know thathe was successful in mastering all problems for when Arnold and the expedition arrived the boats were ready. ( In addition he assembled food supplies for the trip and sent shipbuilders along for repairs) After the Revolution this influential man was a very successful shipbuilder and lumber producer, active as a town officer and the Region's first representative to the General Court. Today the granite shaft of his monument towers above the little graveyard across the highway from his home much as he did to his contemporaries in life.

Reuben Colburn served on a Committee of Safety: Committees of Safety, executive bodies established by towns and legislatures in colonial America, just before the American Revolution, to direct the struggle against British rule. As the conflict between the colonies and Great Britain deepened, many colonial towns created local Committees of Correspondence, Committees of Inspection, and Committees of Safety. TheCommittees of Inspection were charged with the task of checking and reporting violations of the boycott of British trade initiated by the First Continental Congress. The Committees of Safety for corresponding on a local scale to the Continental Congress. One of their tasks was supplying the Continental Army with men and equipment.
The first Committee of Safety appointed by a colonial legislature wasprobably that established in October 1774, by the first Provincial Congress of Massachusetts, to function as a general executive body for the entire colony.
The decision of the Committee of Safety established by the second Provincial Congress of Massachusetts in February 1775, to occupy Charlestown and Dorchester Heights, led to the Battle of Bunker Hill. The New York Committee of Safety in the same year seized British arms and stores and virtually compelled the British to evacuate that city. When state constitutions were adopted, these committees were replaced by constitutional bodies, but many functioned unofficially during the AmericanRevolution. "Committees of Safety," Microsoft(R) Encarta(R) 98 Encyclopedia. (c) 1993-1997 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

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According to the cemetery records of Riverside Cemetery in Pittston, Maine, Reuben Colburn served in the Revolutionary War.

" The History of Gardiner, Pittston, West Gardiner, Maine 1602-1852" by J.W. Hanson, published by William Palmer, 1852
"November 9, 1763, Reuben Colburn [Wiscasset Records] received 250 acres on the eastern side of the river. The conditions specified were substantially the same as those attached to the other settlers' lots. Hewas required to build a house 20 feet square, and 7 feet stud; was toreduce 3 acres to tillage in 3 years; he or his heirs were to occupy the land for 10 years, and work two days each year on the ministerial lot. Jan. 1, 1773 he bought a lot five miles by one half a mile, of James Bowdoin, excepting one lot of 100 acres, granted to John Shanny. Maj. Colburn built some of the first vessels on the Kennebec, and took an active part in the Revolution. His location was near Agry's point."Page 71

" On the breaking out of the Revolution, the few remaining warriors of the Kennebecs gathered at Gardinerston, where they were persuaded by Paul Higgins, a white man who had lived among them from childhood, to join the Americans. Headed and guided by Reuben Colburn, they went,to the number of twenty or thirty, in their canoes to Merry-meeting Bay, whence they proceeded to Cambridge on foot, and arrived August 13,1775 (Drake, B, III. p. 156) They were not much encouraged by Washington, and returned. Swashan, (Ibid) a chief formerly distinguished around the western part of the State, but who lived in 1775 at St. Francois, came to Cabbassa with the Canibas, designing to aid the Americans. He told Washington that half of his tribe, and nearly all of the Canadians, were ready to fight against the English, who seem to have made efforts to obtain their favor and that of the Canadians, in vain. In 1795 there were but seven families, and there is not one of all that noble race now on the earth."
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From Bertha Colburn memoirs: Major Colburn was quite prominent in the war of the Revolution. He trained a regiment of Indians and took them to Cambridge for Washington, but Washington would not ac-cept their services, fearing treachery. He (Major C.) was always a friend of the Indians, and they would come to the house and spreading their blankets on the floor, would lie down to sleep before the open fire.

He was accustomed to go in an open boat thirty or thirty-five miles to church to Georgetown. The first Ecclesiastic Council met in our house. A church was built where the Chapel now stands.

Major Colburn, besides his ship yards, owned a mill up in the country. He received very little for building the bateaux for Benedict Arnold. Washington wrote in his diary "Paid Reuben Colburn 9 lbs." The major rode on horseback through the woods to Washington to collect the money. He arrived to a day's journey, and heard of Washington's death.

Later, the Colonial debts were outlawed. Rev. Mark Trafton, who married a cousin, tried to get the amount owing us. The papers are on file in the Archives in Washington. If James G. Blaine had been elected President, there might have been some likelihood of the debt being paid, for he and my father were friends.

Among the officers who came with Arnold on his march to Quebec was Colonel Bigelow, for whom Bigelow Mountain is named. Aaron Burr was also a guest of Major Colburn. All of the officers stopped in the house. The soldiers built ovens around outside.

Major Colburn was financially ruined by the embargo of 1812. A large ship belonging to him rotted on the stocks. All his debts were paid by his son David-my grandfather-for it was considered the right thing to do, to pay one's debts. Grandfather had eight children (I haven't my records here but I know there were at least eight) and died when my father, the youngest, was only three years old. How Grandmother brought up her children and kept the place intact is a marvel to me.
At George Washington's request, Major Colburn built, in September 1775, 220 bateaux (small boats) to be used by Arnold's men to travel up the Kennebec River in their march on Quebec..

There is an unverified legend that while Aaron Burr was a guest of Major Colburn, he and a beautiful Indian maiden, Jacataqua, went hunting and brought home a bear and a cub. A great barbecue was held at Fort West-ern (Augusta) and all of the people round about attended. Colonel Agry from Agry's Point, Squire Oakman, the Major, etc. Burr took Jacataqua to New York and she died later, having borne him a child. Burr was about 19 years of age at that time.
Before 1779, the area that includes the present-day towns of Pittston and Gardiner was called Gardinerston (or Gardinerstown) after Dr. Silvester Gardiner, the Kennebec proprietor who established the settlement there. On February 4, 1779, the Massachusetts legislature passed "An Act incorporating the Plantation of Gardinerston . . . into a town by the name of Pittston." Pittston was named for the family of John Pitt, the justice who introduced the bill for Pittston's incorporation. On February 17, 1803, all of Pittston lying west of the Kennebec River was incorporated as a separate town called Gardiner.

Major Reuben Colburn built the bateaux and guided Benedict Arnold on the ill-fated expedition to Quebec. His story is told by Great....Grandson Mark A. York in Patriot On The Kennebec: Major Reuben Colburn And The March To Quebec 1775: His Life And Times.

The Major Reuben Colburn House in Pittston, Maine. It is here that Arnold, Aaron Burr and the 1100 man army stayed, before leaving in 220 bateaux built here in Reuben Colburn's shipyard.

Noted events in his life were:

• Military: 1775, A American Revolution Patriot Gave Financial Aid And Was A Member Of The Committee Of Safety For Pittston, Maine Dar #154961 , Enlisted Into Continental Army For 3 Years.

• He was employed in Ship Builder.

• He had a religion in Congregationalist.

• He had a residence in Agry Point Near Gardiner-Randolph Bridge; Colburn House, Shipyard, Cemetary With Colburn Monument.

• He appeared on the census in 1800 in Kennebec, Maine.

Reuben married Elizabeth Lewis on 6 May 1765 in Pittson, Maine.

Children from this marriage were:

3         i.  Elizabeth Betsy Colburn

         ii.  Reuben Colburn was born on 27 Aug 1770 in Pittston, Kennebec County, Maine and died on 19 Jun 1795 in Pittston, Kennebec County, Maine at age 24.

        iii.  David Colburn was born on 28 Mar 1773 in Pittston, Kennebec County, Maine and died on 6 Nov 1824 in Pittston, Kennebec County, Maine at age 51.

         iv.  Abigail Nabby Colburn was born on 23 Feb 1775 in Pittston, Kennebec County, Maine and died on 3 Jul 1856 in Pittston, Kennebec County, Maine at age 81.

          v.  Abiah Colburn was born on 15 Mar 1777 in Pittston, Kennebec County, Maine.

         vi.  Ebenezer Colburn was born on 25 Oct 1779 in Pittston, Kennebec County, Maine and died about 1799 in Lost At Sea about age 20.

        vii.  Sarah Colburn was born on 8 May 1782 in Pittston , Kennebec, Maine and died on 17 May 1856 in Pittston, Maine at age 74.

       viii.  Olive Colburn was born in 1784 in Pittston, Kennebec County, Maine and died on 9 Aug 1869 in Pittston, Maine at age 85.

         ix.  Martha Colburn was born on 12 Jul 1787 in Pittston, Kennebec County, Maine and died in 1851 at age 64.

          x.  Lydia Colburn was born on 13 Aug 1791 in Pittston, Kennebec County, Maine and died on 4 Jul 1845 in Pittston, Kennebec County, Maine at age 53.

7. Elizabeth Lewis, daughter of Unknown, was born in 1743 in Dunstable, MA, died on 5 Aug 1821 in Pittston, Kennebec, Maine at age 78, and was buried in 1821 in Riverside Cemetery, Pittston, Kennebec County, Maine.

Elizabeth married Reuben Colburn ⁷ on 6 May 1765 in Pittson, Maine.

8. James Winslow,⁸ son of Job Winslow and Ruth Chase ??? Cole, was born on 9 May 1687 in Assonet (Freetown), Bristol County, , Mass and died on 19 Oct 1773 in Falmouth (Portland) , Cumberland, District Of Maine at age 86.

General Notes: James Winslow, son of Lieutenant Job Winslow, was born in Freetown, Bristol County, Massachusetts, May 9, 1687, died October 19, 1773. He moved from Freetown Mass to Falmouth, Maine, about 1728, and settled on land granted to him in 1/28, on which he was to erect a mill. He owned a large tract at Portland (then Broad Bay), which he gave to his sons. He was the first Friend in Falmouth and "lent a most important support to the doctrines of that respectable people in this neighborhood." He became a member, with Nathan and Benjamin Winslow, at a monthly meeting, May, 1751. He married (first) Elizabeth Carpenter, (second) intentions dated November 12, 1750, Ruth Gatchell, of Brunswick. Children, recorded in Freetown: Mary, June 20, 1709; Nathan, mentioned below; Job, March 30, 1715; Benjamin, June 19, 1717; Elizabeth, May 6, 1721; James, August 6, 1725; Sybil, October 3, 1727.

Accessions were made continually to the society from among the people here, particularly from that part of Falmouth in which James Winslow resided ;' preachers from abroad occasionally visited and aroused the people, and some of their own members too were early stimulated with zeal to spread their religion. In 1759 certificates were granted to Patience Estes and John Douglass "to travel on truth's account," and in August of the same year, Mary Gurby from England, and Elizabeth Smith from West Jersey, came here as traveling preachers. In 1768 a meeting-house was built by subscription near the Presumpscot river, in that part of the town which retains the ancient name, forty feet long and thirty-two feet wide, on the same spot where their first house, quite a small one, was erected in 1752.1 Previous to 1774, the Quakers had been required to pay taxes for the support of the ministry in the first parish ; but at the annual meeting in that year, perceiving the injustice of compelling persons to contribute to the support of a mode of worship from which they derived no benefit and of which their consciences did not approve, they passed the following vote: "Voted that the following professed Quakers, living within the bounds of the parish be exempted from parish rates the current year, viz: Benjamin Austin, Nathaniel Abbott, Samuel Estes, James Goddard, Benjamin Gould, Solomon Hanson, Robert Houston, Daniel Hall, Enoch Knight, John Knight, John Morrill, Stephen Morrill, Jacob Morrill, Elijah Pope, James Torrey, Ebenezer Winslow, Benjamin Wins low, Job Winslow, William Winslow, Oliver Winslow, John Winslow, Samuel Wiaslow, and James Winslow."8 None of these persons lived within the present limits of Portland, and it was not until several years after the revolution that a sufficient number had gathered upon the Neck to constitute a separate meeting for worship.1 Liberty was first granted to them in 1790 by the monthly meeting, to hold a separate meeting for worship for five months to be held at the house of William Purington.3 The brick meeting-house of the society, corner of Federal and Pearl streets, was commenced in 1795, and finished in 1796: it is two stories high and its dimensions are thirty-six feet by forty.
'James Winslow had a grant of land on Fall-cove brook, at Back Core, to erect a mill on, In 1728, but this falling within an ancient grant, he removed before 1748 northerly to the Presuropscot river, near where its course is turned noutherly by Blackstrap Hill. He died respected, leaving a large posterity, in 1773. His children were Nathan, Benjamin, James, Job, two daughters, mar. ried Hatevil Hall and James Torrey, who all joined the society of Friends The privilege of Fall brook for a corn-mill, was voted to him in 1729.
The unchanged simplicity of their dress, carried us back to the dark day when their ancestors took their lives in their hands and ventured all things for the faith, an they believed, once delivered to the saints.

Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence before 1728 in Freetown, Bristol County, Mass.

• Other: May 1751, James, Nathan, And Benjamin Became Members Of The Falmouth Monthly Meeting.

• He had a religion in Religious Society Of Friends; Quaker.

• He had a residence about 1728 in First Of Winslows To Move To What Is Now Maine, Obtained A Land Grant And Built A Mill; Falmouth Maine; A Large Part Of Maine And Kennebec County Was Within The Limits Of The Grant Of The Old "Plymouth Council" To William Bradford In 1629..

James married Elizabeth Carpenter ⁸ in 1708 in Freetown, Bristol, Massachusetts.

Children from this marriage were:

4         i.  James Winslow

         ii.  Mary Winslow was born on 20 Jun 1709 in Freetown, Bristol, Mass.

        iii.  Nathan Winslow was born on 1 Apr 1713 in Freetown, Bristol, Mass and died on 22 Nov 1772 in Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine at age 59.

         iv.  Job Winslow was born on 30 Mar 1715 in Freetown, Mass.

          v.  Benjamin Winslow was born on 19 Jun 1717 in Freetown, Bristol, Mass and died on 25 Apr 1796 in Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine at age 78.

         vi.  Elizabeth Winslow was born on 6 May 1721 in Freetown, Bristol, Mass and died in 1747 in Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine at age 26.

        vii.  Sybil Winslow was born on 3 Oct 1727 in Freetown, Bristol, Masachusetts and died on 29 Jul 1779 in Topsham, Maine at age 51.

James next married Ruth Getchell about 1750.

9. Elizabeth Carpenter,⁸ daughter of Benjamin Carpenter and Renew Weeks, was born on 28 Feb 1686 in Swansea, Bristol, Mass and died between Oct 1727 and Nov 1750 in Swansea, Bristol, Mass Or Falmouth, Cumberland, ME.

General Notes: From Amos B. Carpenter's "Carpenter Memorial"
Page 834: #191 Elizabeth m. James Winslow of Freetown Mass, They had seven children vis.: 1st Mary b. June 20, 1709;
2d. Nathan b. April 1, 1713; d. Nov. 1772; he m. Charity Hall;
3rd, Job b. Mar 30, 1715 m. Margaret Barber:
4th Benjamin b. June 19 1717; d. April 25, 1796, m. Hope Cobb,1738;
5th, Elizabeth b. May 6 1721, m. David Torrey:
6th James b. Aug 6 1725, m. Anna Thurston; she d. Nov 16 1802;
7th Sybil b. Oct. 3, 1727 m. Samuel Staples, Published Dec. 22, 1752 in the "Winslow Memorial"

Noted events in her life were:

• Questionable date: One Source Showed April 13, 1715 But That's Before The Birth Of James.

Elizabeth married James Winslow ⁸ in 1708 in Freetown, Bristol, Massachusetts.

10. James ? McCausland ⁹ died in See Notes.

General Notes: Name: James McCausland Birth: ABT 1724 in Fruit Hill, Finlagan Parish, Derry Co, Ireland 1 Birth: 1707 in Ireland 2
Death: 1776 in Gardiner, Kennebec Co, Maine 2 Note: The IGI entries for Henry and James suggest that these are the two brothers that left Ireland for Falmouth Maine and sired the Maine McCausland's. This has not been proved and the actual IGI entries have not been investigated. However, the time frame fits and they were recorded in Maine as being brothers. James was one of Gen. George Washington's body guards. (Source History of Kennebec Co. Maine by Kingsbury & Deyo Pub. 1892). Father: Robert McCausland b: ABT 1685 in Fruit Hill, Finlagan Parish, Derry Co, Ireland Mother: Hannah Moore b: ABT 1689 in Garvey, Ireland Marriage 1 Mary Poor b: ABT 1724 married: 3 JUL 1746in Falmouth, Cumberland Co, Maine 3

Noted events in his life were:

• Other: This Info Is Unverified..

James married Sarah McCausland.

The child from this marriage was:

5         i.  Anna Mccausland Huston

11. Sarah McCausland .

General Notes: Potential ancestors include James and Mary McCausland( MacCaslin) who in 1717 immigrated from Ireland to Falmouth Maine. They were descendents of a colony which went from Argleshire in Scotland and settled in the north of Ireland about the middle of the 17th century. They were rigid Presbyterians and fled Scotland to avoid persecution of King Charles I.

Sarah married James ? McCausland.⁹

12. Jeremiah Colburn,¹⁰ son of Ezra Colburn and Lucy Nelson, was born about 1710 in Dracut Mass and died after 1787 in Pittston Maine.

General Notes: According to Illustrated History of Kennebec County Maine: July 5, 1763, Jeremiah and Hannah (Varnum) Colburn came to Pittston and bought 800 acres of land on the eastern side of the Kennebec river. On May 6, 1765, he sold to his son, Reuben, 107 acres, on which the latter builtthe homestead now standing. About the time of this purchase Reuben married Elizabeth Lewis. The house is the oldest in Pittston.

This creates a couple problems on previous family history where I hadhis wife a Sarah Jewell- I'm leaving in Sarah as one wife but putting in Hannah as the preferred wife. Another problem is also that I have a Hannah Varnum as the wife of Ezra Colburn
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ILLUSTRATED HISTORY
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KENNEBEC COUNTY
MAINE
1625 - 1892

Editors
Henry D. Kingsbury
Simeon L. Deyo
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1892

" Settlers. - The first settlers made their clearings along the river.... In 1761, four brothers, Reuben, Jeremiah, Oliver and Benjamin Colburn, settled above Agry's, and formed a settlement then known as Colburntown. Here they built vessels, and where the late Gustavus A. Colburn resided, Major Colburn, his grandfather, constructed the bateaux for the Arnold expedition to Quebec, the beautiful growth of white oaksthat covered the bank of the river making it a most suitable spot forthe work. He was assisted in his labors by the Agrys, Edward Fuller and other, all settlers on the river.... page 712. John Taggart boughta farm, in 1773, of Major Reuben Colburn;.... Page 713. The west siteof the town, along the Kennebec river, was of the most importance in those early days. Shipbuilding was carried on at every available placealong the river; a ferry was run from near Smith's tavern, to the opposite side of the river; and the tavern itself was the central gathering place for town meetings well into the present century. On the uplands the early settlers found an abundance of oak, and in the intervales, pine, from which vessels were made, and of which large quantities were rafted to other localities. The first saw mill and the first gristmill stood at the mouth of Nehumkeag creek..... Page 713. The tax list of 1803 shows these residents-Reuben Colburn, Benjamin and Joseph Colburn, Widow Margaret Colburn, Captain Oliver Colburn.... Page 714. Town meeting had been held at the inn of Henry Smith for several years but when the old Congregational Church was sold to the town, in 1820, religious and town meeting were held in that building. This old churchwhich stood where the hearse house now stands, on G.A. Colburn's farm, was begun by Major Colburn and others in 1788, but the society was unable to finish it, and it was used as above stated until 1846 when it was again sold, and tradition says that it is now in part doing service as a barn for Mrs. E.H. Lapham, near Grange Hall.... Page 715. North Pittston---- The post village of North Pittston is beautifully situated in the northeast corner of the town and was early a central location for that portion of the community. It was usually called Colburn's Corners having been settled by George Colburn, on the land where James Crowell now resides..... In olden times Colburn's Corners was a lively center. In the school house ministers discoursed and singing schools were held....George Colburn's shoe shop was the first store established...... About 1860 Joseph G. Colburn started a store which during the war he disposed of... Page 716. Other localities----- The river road running the length of the town, is a beautiful drive through a rich, thickly settled district, with many historic spots on either side. Here was Colburntown, above Smith's tavern, where Jeremiah, Reuben ( who was such an earnest Congregationalist), Oliver, and Benjamin Colburn settled in 1761 and also their four sisters--- Lucy, Sarah Elizabeth, Hannah and Rachel Colburn. Below was Henry Smith's tavern, early and opportune built, where the town meetings of old Pittston were held for so many years. The hogsheads of rum dealt out there have not been lost in tradition. Still further below was Agry's point, where Arnold's bateaux were built for transporting troops and stores up the river;and down along the street, winding with the river, cluster many otherspots of early interest.... Page 719. Civil lists--- The first pages of the original town records have been lost or destroyed. The oldest volume contains the record of the town meeting of 1782, which was held at the " dwelling house of Cap't Henry Smith, Innholder, June 6th at 50'clock in the afternoon." Reuben Colburn was the moderator at that and the two following meetings..... Benjamin Colburn was the selectman in 1782, Reuben Colburn in 1798.... Page 720. Ecclesiastical---- It issaid that Major Reuben Colburn would,on Saturdays, if the weather were suitable, take his family in a canoe and paddle them down the riverto Georgetown, thirty-five miles away, attending church Sunday and returning Monday... Page 721. A Congregationalist society was formed Nov. 2, 1812, in the east parish, at the house of Major Rueben Colburn...." Page 722.

" The History of Gardiner, Pittston, West Gardiner, Maine 1602-1852" by J.W. Hanson, published by William Palmer, 1852

"The following year, 1761, four brothers and their four sisters removed from Dunstable to the eastern side of the river and settled in whatis now sometimes called Coburntown. Their names were Jeremiah, Reuben, Oliver, Benjamin, Lucy, Sarah, Elizabeth, Hannah, and Rachel COLBURN. Lucy m. Dr. Zachariah Flitner; Sarah Elizabeth m. Maj. Henry Smith.Hannah m. Josiah French of Winthrop, and Rachel m Thomas Jackson. Jeremiah soon removed to Orono, and his daughters were the first white Americans who inhabited that place."

November 9, 1763, Reuben Colburn [Wiscasset Records] received 250 acres on the eastern side of the river. The conditions specified were substantially the same as those attached to the other settlers' lots. He was required to build a house 20 feet square, and 7 feet stud; was to reduce 3 acres to tillage in 3 years; he or his heirs were to occupy the land for 10 years, and work two days each year on the ministerial lot. Jan. 1, 1773 he bought a lot five miles by one half a mile, of James Bowdoin, excepting one lot of 100 acres, granted to John Shanny. Maj. Colburn built some of the first vessels on the Kennebec, and took an active part in the Revolution. His location was near Agry's point.
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From Bertha Ccolburn memoirs: Jeremiah Colburn came from Dunstable to Gardinerston, as Pittston was then called, in 1763 and bought land extending five miles east and a quarter of a mile on the river. Maine was then Mass. He divided this land among his four sons, and Major Reuben Col-burn chose the location and built our house. I think the original purchase made by great great grandfather was 800 acres.

Jeremiah married Sarah Jewell ¹¹ about 1735 in Mass.

Children from this marriage were:

6         i.  Reuben Colburn

         ii.  Oliver Colburn was born in 1744 in Dracut, Middlesex County, Massachusetts and died on 10 Jan 1788 in Pittston, Kennebec County, Maine at age 44.

        iii.  Benjamin Colburn was born in 1747 in Dracut, Middlesex County, Massachusetts and died on 18 Apr 1814 in Pittston, Kennebec County, Maine at age 67.

         iv.  Jeremiah Colburn was born in 1736 in Dracut, Middlesex County, Massachusetts and died in 1811 in Orono, Hancock County, Maine at age 75.

          v.  Lucy Colburn was born in 1748 in Dracut, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

         vi.  Hannah Colburn was born in 1752 in Dracut, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

        vii.  Rachel Colburn

       viii.  Sarah Elizabeth Colburn

Jeremiah next married Hannah Varnum about 1735.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Oliver Colburn was born in 1744 in Dracut, Middlesex County, Massachusetts and died on 10 Jan 1788 in Pittston, Kennebec County, Maine at age 44.

         ii.  Benjamin Colburn was born in 1747 in Dracut, Middlesex County, Massachusetts and died on 18 Apr 1814 in Pittston, Kennebec County, Maine at age 67.

        iii.  Jeremiah Colburn was born in 1736 in Dracut, Middlesex County, Massachusetts and died in 1811 in Orono, Hancock County, Maine at age 75.

         iv.  Sarah Elizabeth Colburn was born in 1750.

          v.  Hannah Colburn

         vi.  Rachel Colburn

        vii.  Sarah Colburn

13. Sarah Jewell,¹¹ daughter of Thomas Jewell and Martha Blood, was born between 1710 and 1714 in Dunstable, Middlesex, Mass and died after 1754.

General Notes: According to Pittston History Jeremiah Colburn came to Pittston with wife Hannah Varnum and bought 800 acres on the eastern side of the Kennebec River.

This creates a couple problems on previous family history where I hadhis wife a Sarah Jewell- I'm leaving in Sarah and Hannah as his wives. More often I hear Sarah Jewell is the proper wife. Another problem is also that I have a Hannah Varnum as the wife of Ezra Colburn

Sarah married Jeremiah Colburn ¹⁰ about 1735 in Mass.

16. Job Winslow,⁸ son of Kenelm "Immigrant" Winslow and Eleanor "Immigrant" Newton, was born in 1641 in Marshfield, Plymouth, Mass and died on 14 Jul 1720 in Freetown, Bristol, Mass at age 79.

General Notes: He settled at Swansey, Bristol County, Massachusetts, about 1666. When King Philip's war broke out in 1675, his house was burned. It is claimed, however, that on Sunday, the 6th day of June, 1675, or two days before these Indians were hanged, the house of Job Winslow in Swansea was broken open and rifled. . "At the breaking out of the Indian War, June, 1675, his house at Swansey, which he had inhabited eight or nine years, was burnt by the enemy." [Savage's Gen. Dict., IV,600. Plym. Rec.,X, 364.]

Settled in Rochester,1680. He appears to have been one of the early settlers of Rochester, as he was there about 1680. [Barber's Mass. Hist. Collections, p. 524.]

Resident of Freetown, Bristol County, Mass. in 1685. But he soon removed to Freetown, for, in 1686, he was one of the selectmen of that town; Town Clerk and grand-jurymanin 1690; assessor in 1691, 1701--1706,and 1711; moderator of the annual town meeting in 1708 and 1711; deputy to the General Court in 1686,and representative, in 1692, at the first General Court in Massachusetts under the charter of Wm. and Mary.

Job Winslow subsequently became a land holder and resident in Freetown, where, on the 14th of July, 1720, he died. His will bore date Nov. 12, 1717. [James Savage, Genealogical Dictionary of the First Settlers of New England] Job Winslow purchased from John Waterman lot 16 in Freetown , Bristol County,MA after King Phillip's War. He soon moved to Freetown, for in 1686 he was a selectman there.
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He was a leading man in both Swansea and Freetown. (selectman, assessor, town clerk, General court rep, town council).Job and family remained here until Job's death in July 14, 1720. JOB, Freetown, s. of Kenelm, was rep. 1686, for the Col. of Plymouth,and in 1692, for Mass. under the chart. of William and Mary. He was a leading citizen and was deputy to the General Court in 1686 and representative in 1692 at the first General Court in Mass., under the charter of William and Mary . He was a leading man in all town matters, both civil and religious. In 1690 he was town clerk and grand juror; assessor in 1691, 1701, 1706 and 1711; deputy to the general court in 1692; moderator of town meeting, 1708 and 1711. He was a leading man of the church as well as in town affairs.
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He is styled "Lieutenant,"of the militia and was a shipwright and planter by occupation. He married Ruth (???), who survived him. In his will, dated 12 Nov. 1717, he gave the lot now known as the WinslowBurying-ground, situated two miles south of Assonet Village; he also mentions his wife Ruth, and all his children given below, with the exception of Mary, Hope, and John.

The dates of birth of the first six children are copied from the records of Swansey, and of James, Mary, George, Jonathan and John, from the records of Freetown. Children, birth records of first six in Swansey, others in Freetown: William, November 16, 1674; Oliver, February 20, 1677; Ruth, September 13. 1678; Richard, March 6, 1680; Hope, May 29, 1681; Job, July 10, 1683; Joseph, about 1685; James, mentioned below ; Mary, April 2, 1689, died young; George, January 2, 1690-91 ; Jonathan. November 22, 1692; John, February 20, 1694-95; Elizabeth, 1696-97.

Noted events in his life were:

• Moved: Abt 1666, Swansea, Mass, House Burned By Pokanoket Indians About June 19, 1675 During King Phillips War- Home Was Destroyed But He Rebuilt Second Home Near The Original Site.

• Military: Lt Colonial Militia; King Phillips War.

• He was employed in Shipwright; Planter.

• He was elected to office in Held Several Public Positions In Freetown; Assessor, Town Clerk.

• He had a religion in Congegrational.

• Moved: Abt 1680, Rochester, Mass One Of The Early Settlers.

• Moved: Between 1680 and 1686, Freetown Early Settler; Selectman 1686 Took The 16Th Lot; Prominent Citizen.

Job married Ruth Chase ??? Cole ¹² about 1673 in Swansea, Bristol, Mass.

Children from this marriage were:

8         i.  James Winslow

         ii.  Mary Winslow was born on 2 Apr 1689 in Freetown, Mass.

        iii.  Hope Winslow was born on 29 May 1681 in Swansey, Bristol, MA.

         iv.  John Winslow was born on 20 Feb 1694 in Freetown, Mass and died on 7 Oct 1775 in Freetown, Bristol, Massachusetts at age 81.

          v.  William Winslow was born on 16 Nov 1674 in Swansey, Bristol, MA and died on 8 Mar 1757 in Freetown, Bristol, Mass at age 82.

         vi.  Oliver Winslow was born on 20 Feb 1676 in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts.

        vii.  Ruth Winslow was born on 13 Sep 1678 in Swansey, Bristol, MA.

       viii.  Richard Winslow was born on 6 Mar 1680 in Freetown, MA and died on 16 Apr 1728 in Freetown, MA at age 48.

         ix.  Job Winslow was born on 10 Jul 1683 in Swansey, Bristol, MA.

          x.  Elizabeth Winslow was born in 1697 in Freetown, MA and died in Nov 1768 in Freetown, Bristol, Massachusetts at age 71.

         xi.  George Winslow was born on 2 Jan 1691 in Freetown, MA and died on 15 Jun 1757 in Freetown, Bristol, Massachusetts at age 66.

        xii.  Jonathan Winslow was born on 22 Nov 1692 in Freetown, Bristol, Massachusetts and died after 1743 in Last Child Born.

       xiii.  Joseph Winslow was born about 1687 in Freetown, Bristol Co., Massachusetts and died on 15 Jan 1732 in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts about age 45.

Job next married Ruth Gatchell on 12 Nov 1750.

17. Ruth Chase ??? Cole,¹² daughter of Daniel ??? Cole and Ruth Chester, was born on 15 Apr 1651 in Swansea, Bristol, Mass and died on 15 Dec 1694 in Freetown, Bristol, Mass at age 43.

General Notes: The Ruth connection has been difficult to prove. Some say she was not daughter of Daniel Cole . Other possible ties maybe to Stephens Hopkins, but also not known There was an article in "The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record, Vol 45, pages 2-9 under heading "JOB WINSLOW'S WIFE" by Richard Henry Greene where he debunks the theory that she was Ruth Cole.

Noted events in her life were:

• Other: Some Confusion Over Ruth Cole, Ruth Gatchell, Ruth Hopkins, And Whose Kids Are From Whom.

Ruth married Job Winslow ⁸ about 1673 in Swansea, Bristol, Mass.

18. Benjamin Carpenter, son of Joseph Carpenter and Margaret Sutton, was born on 15 Jan 1658 in Swansea, Bristol, Mass, died on 22 May 1727 in Swansea, Bristol, Mass at age 69, and was buried in Knockum Hill Cemetery, Barrington County, Rhode Island.

Benjamin married Renew Weeks between 1679 and 1683 in Mass.

Children from this marriage were:

9         i.  Elizabeth Carpenter

         ii.  Benjamin Carpenter was born on 27 Jan 1680 in Swansea, Bristol, Mass.

        iii.  Jotham Carpenter was born on 1 Jun 1682 in Swansea, Bristol, Mass.

         iv.  Renew Carpenter was born on 14 Apr 1684 in Swansea, Bristol, Mass.

          v.  Hannah Carpenter was born on 3 May 1688 in Swansea, Bristol, Mass.

         vi.  John Carpenter was born in Swansea, Bristol, Mass.

        vii.  Job Carpenter was born on 16 Mar 1695 in Swansea, Bristol, Mass.

       viii.  Submit Carpenter was born on 22 Jun 1693 in Swansea, Bristol, Mass.

19. Renew Weeks, daughter of William Weekes and Elizabeth Atherton, was born on 12 Aug 1660 in Dorchester, Suffolk, Mass, died on 29 Jul 1703 in RI at age 42, and was buried in Knockum Hill Cemetery, Barrington County, Rhode Island.

Renew married Benjamin Carpenter between 1679 and 1683 in Mass.

24. Ezra Colburn,¹³ son of Ezra Colburn and Hannah Varnum, was born in 1682 in Dracut Mass and died in 1718 in Dracut, Mass at age 36.

Ezra married Lucy Nelson on 22 Nov 1706 in Rowley, Mass.

Children from this marriage were:

12        i.  Jeremiah Colburn

         ii.  Ezra Colburn was born in 1708 in Dracut Mass.

        iii.  Elizabeth Colburn was born in 1712.

         iv.  Sarah Colburn was born in 1714.

          v.  Esther Colburn

25. Lucy Nelson, daughter of Phillip "Immigrant" Nelson and Elizabeth Lowell, was born on 14 Jan 1688 in Rowley, Essex, Mass and died after 1714 in Dracut Mass.

Lucy married Ezra Colburn ¹³ on 22 Nov 1706 in Rowley, Mass.

26. Thomas Jewell,¹⁴ son of Thomas Jewell and Susannah Guilford, was born on 21 Aug 1676 in Hingham, Mass and died in 1723 in Tingsborough, Middlesex, MA at age 47.

General Notes: No record of death in Tyngsborough VRs.

"The Jewell Reg. states that Thomas3 m. Martha (???), lived in Dunstable, Ms., was drowned in 1723, leaving 3 chil.; but the A. rec. statesthat Ruth Jewell, wid. of Thomas Jr. m. John Davis, etc., as given above." [from Old Families of Salisbury...., pg. 217)

Thomas married Martha Blood on 6 Dec 1712 in Dunstable, Mass.

The child from this marriage was:

13        i.  Sarah Jewell

27. Martha Blood, daughter of James Blood and Abigail Kemp, was born on 20 Oct 1692 in Groton, Middlesex, Mass.

General Notes: Sources:
"The Story of the Bloods," Roger Deane Harris, 1960.
Title: Genealogical Dictionary of the First Settlers of New England

Martha married Thomas Jewell ¹⁴ on 6 Dec 1712 in Dunstable, Mass.

32. Kenelm "Immigrant" Winslow,⁸ son of Edward Winslow and Magdalene Oliver, was born on 29 Apr 1599 in Droitwich , Worcestershire, England, was christened on 3 May 1599 in St Peters Church, Droitwich , Worcestershire, England, died on 12 Sep 1672 in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts at age 73, and was buried on 13 Sep 1672 in Salem, Mass.

General Notes: KENELM'S IMMIGRATION TO AMERICA: Kenelm Winslow (1599-1672) our 1st immigrant Winslow ancestor to America: The Winslow family from England emerged in the early 14th century England as a loosely knit clan living in the vicinity of the hamlet of Winslow, in Buckinghamshire (50 miles northwest of London) from which they adopted their name. A brother of Edward Winslow ( a Mayflower passenger and Plymouth diplomat and trade negotiator, and governor) , Kenelm was not in the 1627 Division of Cattle (a sharing of the common assets as the town of Plymouth grew). But he arrived at Plymouth before January 1, 1632-33 when he became a freeman (entitled to vote). Kenelm received various land grants and served on committees and juries.


One story of Kenelm's arrival was he supposedly came to Plymouth May 15, 1629 from Gravesend in a party of 35 on the second Mayflower- not the same ship as the first one."Mayflower" was apparently a very popular name for ships in those days! Another more plausable to me concept comes from the Plymouth Colony Records for 1631. In this, Kenelm may have come to Plymouth with his brother Josiah on the "White Angel" in 1631 See the Plymouth Records on Kenelm 1631 below. The Pilgrim Company and assorted others bound for Plymouth mostly came on the first Mayflower in1620, the Fortune in 1621, the Shallop and Sparrow in 1622, the Anne of London in 1623, and the second Mayflower in 1629. Of course, there were other ships that called at Plymouth too - the Little James, the Talbott, and the Handmaid, among others.

As the head of the family (because he was the oldest brother), EdwardWinslow was fittingly the first Winslow to arrive in the New World. Edward was only 25 years old when he made this tremendous change in his life. Gilbert, who accompanied him, was a mere 20. In 1620, Miles Standish was 36 and good, grey William Bradford (as one thinks of him) was only 31. Brewster was an exception: he was 54. John Winslow was about 24 when he emigrated in 1621, and Kenelm was 30 in 1629.

The Winslow ancestral home, the present Kerswell Green Farm, parts ofwhich date from 1340, is located in Kempsey (nr. Worcester), England.Kenelm?s grandfather (also named Kenelm) lived at Kerswell Green and was Churchwarden in Kempsey in 1593. His eldest son, Edward (father ofour Kenelm), left to become a salt manufacturer in Droitwich. While the four Winslow brothers left for the New World, some of the Winslow family remained in Kempsey. John Winslow was Churchwarden (1675-1690), his son, Richard, was the Bishop?s Bailiff around 1701 and also Churchwarden (1703-05) and another son was Curate from 1695-1702.

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About 1641 he moved to Marshfield, where he had received a grant of land at the place called Green's Harbor, March 5, 1637-38. This grant, originally made to Josiah, his brother, he shared with Love Brewster. He left the homestead to his son Nathaniel. He received other grants of land, and was one of the twenty-six original proprietors of Assonet, now Freetown, Massachusetts. He held various town offices; was deputy to the general court from 1642 to 1644 and from 1649 to 1653, eight years in all. He had considerable litigation, as the early court records show.
This homestead he gave to his second son, Nathaniel, and at his death it passed into the hands of his son, Kenelm, who m. Abigail Waterman; their son Kenelm, whom. Abigail Bourne, was obliged to sell the place in consequence of the failure in business of his younger brother Joseph, of Boston, which also involved his ruin. Other lands were granted to Kenelm Winslow at various times, and still others were purchased by him. He was one of the twenty-six original proprietors of Assonet (Freetown), Mass., purchased from the Indians 2 April, 1659, and received the 24th lot, a portion of which is still owned and occupied (1873) by Barnaby Winslow, his gr. gr. gr. grandson "to whom, by heirship, it has descended through successive generations of more than two hundred years."

He married Elinor (Ellen) Worden Newton Adams June 1, 1634. She arrived on the Anne at Plymouth on July 10, 1623. Elinor was a young widow of 25 when she emigrated, marrying John Adams, a carpenter, who died in 1633. Adams had arrived on the Fortune in 1621. Elinor died December 5, 1681 at Marshfield, MA (where she is buried), "being eighty-three years old."

He d. 13 Sept. 1672, '. seventy-three, Salem, Mass., where he had gone on business [Hon. Luther Hatch, of Marshfield]. According to Rev. L. R. Paige, he died there "apparently after a long sickness; for in his will dated five weeks earlier, 8 Aug. 1672, he describes himself as 'being very sick and drawing nigh unto Death He may have been in Salem on a visit to Mrs. Elizabeth Corwin, [Curwen] daughter of his brother Edward1 Winslow, or perhaps, for the purpose of obtaining medical aid."


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FROM PLYMOUTH COLONY RECORDS FOR KENELM WINSLOW

(3) 1631: (2) c. 1629: (1,2,3) Emigrated to Plymouth, MA. (1,2) Came with brother Josiah. (3) Although he first appears of record in
Plymouth in 1633, he is paired in the early years with his brother Josiah WINSLOW, who is known to have arrived in 1631, and so we assume that Kenelm came at the same time. (1) Only about 1/3 of the Pilgrim Church of Leydon came over first, and in 1629 a long hindered portion of the original number came by way of Salem, in Puritan company, and proceeded thence to Plymouth. In was in the "Talbot" and the "Mayflower" (the same that came in 1620 to Plymouth) that 35 of the Leyden people smuggled themselves over. Some servants of the company came in the "Talbot," but the Pilgrims came in the "Mayflower." In 1631 Edward WINSLOW sent from London by the "White Angel" his brother Josiah.
(1,2,3b) 1632/3, 1 Jan: Admitted a Freeman to the Plymouth Colony.
(3b) 1632/3, 8 Jan: Francis EATON acknowledged that he had sold to Kanelm & Josias WYNSLOW the now dwelling house of
Frances.
(3b) 1633, 25 Mar: Assessed 12s. in Plymouth tax list.
(3b) 1633/4, 6 Jan: Samuel JENNY, the son of John JENNY, hath bound himself to Kanelm WINSLOW, of Plymouth, joiner.
(3b) 1634, 27 Mar: Plymouth Colony assessor. Was himself assessed 18s.
(3b) 1635/6, 5 Jan: Served on committee on laborers' wages.
(3b) 1635/6, 14 Mar: Granted mowing ground.
(3b) 1636, 7 Jun: Served on petit jury.
(3b) 1636, 4 Oct: Served on petit jury.
(3b) 1636/7, 6 Jan: Granted "threescore acres of land lying upon the south side of the Eele River, above the great swamp." This grant was made void upon a grant made to him at Green's Harbor.
(3b) 1636/7, 7 Mar: In the list of Plymouth Colony freemen. Served on grand jury.
(3b) 1636/7, 20 Mar: Granted mowing ground.
(3b) 1637/8, 5 Feb: Kenelme WINSLOW requested a grant of lands at Green's Harbor.
(1,2,3b) 1637/8, 5 Mar: (1,2) Received grant of land at Green's Harbor. (2) originally made to his brother Josiah, and shared with Love
BREWSTER. (1,3b) He received, in partnership with Love BREWSTER, "all that parcel of land remaining of that neck of land lying on
the east side of the lands lately granted to Josias WINSLOW, at Greene's Harbor." (1) The lans were to be divided between Kenelm
WINSLOW and Love BREWSTER, provided that Kenelm was to have the part next adjoining his brother Josias.
(3b) 1638, 5 Jun: Served on grand jury.
(3b) 1638/9, 5 Mar: Plymouth member of colony committee on highways.
(3b) 1639: Was in the Plymouth section of Plymouth Colony freemen, then erased and entered in the Marshfield section of the same list.
(1,2,3b) 1640, 1 Dec: Kenelme WINSLOW, being elected surveyor of the highways for the town of Plymouth, was fined 10 shillings for
neglecting the highways.
(1,2) 1641: (3) By 1643: (1,2,3) Moved to Marshfield, MA, formerly Green's Harbor. (1,2) Home there described as "on a gentle
eminence by the sea, near the extremity of land lying between Green Harbor and South Rivers. This tract of the township was considered the Eden of the region. It was beautified with groves of majestic oaks and graceful walnuts, with the underground void of shrubbery."
(3b) 1642, 7 Jun: Deputy for Marshfield to Plymouth General Court. (2) 1642-1644: Deputy to the General Court.
(3b) 1642, 27 Sep: Deputy for Marshfield to Plymouth General Court.
(3b) 1643: In Marshfield section of Plymouth Colony list men able to bear arms.
(3b) 1643, 29 Aug: (1,3b) Deputy for Marshfield to Plymouth General Court.
(3b) 1643, 10 Oct: Deputy for Marshfield to Plymouth General Court.
(3b) 1644, 5 Jun: Deputy for Marshfield to Plymouth General Court.
(3b) 1644, 20 Aug: Deputy for Marshfield to Plymouth General Court.
(3b) 1645, 4 Jun: Kenelme WINSLOW complained that he had injustice in that he could not be heard in the suit betwixt John MYNARD
and himself. After investigation by the court, he was committed to prison and fined 10 pounds, whereupon he reversed himself and was released from prison and the fine was eventually remitted.
(1) There is a tradition among different branches of his descendants that he "possessed a high spirit or temper which brogught him into litigation."
(3b) 1645/6, 5 Mar: Upon hearing of the cause betwixt Roger CHAUNDLER and Kenelme WINSLOW, for his daughter's clothes,
which the said Kenelme detaineth, upon pretense of some further service which he required of her, whereunto the said Roger utterly
refused to consent, it is ordered by the court that the said Kenelme WINSLOW shall deliver the maid her clothes without any further
delay. On the same day, Kenelme WINSLOW, for opprobrious words against the church of Marshfield, saying they were all liars, &c.,
was ordered by the Court to find sureties for his good behavior, which he refusing to do, was committed to prison, where he remained
until the General Court following.
(3b) 1647, 1 Jun: Marshfield constable.
(3b) 1647, 26 Oct: Mr. HATHERLY acknowledged in court that Helene, the wife of Kanelme WINSLOW, acknowledged her free
assent and consent to the sale of all such lands as her husband had sold unto Samuel STURDEVANT. Captain Miles STANDISH
deposed the same regarding her consent to sales to Henry SAMPSON.
(3b) 1649, 6 Jun: Deputy for Marshfield to Plymouth General Court. (2) 1649-1653: Again was Deputy to the General Court.
(3b) 1650, 4 Jun: Deputy for Marshfield to Plymouth General Court.
(3b) 1651, 5 Jun: Deputy for Marshfield to Plymouth General Court.
(3b) 1652, 7 Jun: Deputy for Marshfield to Plymouth General Court.
(3b) 1653, 3 May: Served on Coroner's jury.
(3b) 1653, 7 Jun: Deputy for Marshfield to Plymouth General Court.
(3b) 1654, 6 Jun: Served on grand jury.
(3b) 1654/5, 14 Feb: Served on Coroner's jury.
(3b) 1657, 3 Jun: Served on committee on provisions for the governor.
(3b) 1658: Was in the Marshfield section of list of Plymouth Colony freemen.
(1,2) 1659, 2 Apr: One of 26 original proprietors of Assonet (Freetown), MA, purchased from the Indians. Received the 24th lot. (1) A
portion of the lot was still owned and occupied in 1873 by his 3rd great grandson Barnaby WINSLOW.
(1) 1665, Jun: He is probably the person named in a suit tried at New York regarding the sale of a bark to Mr. FATCHE, and in the suit
of DOUGHTY vs. Kenelm WINSLOW - same jury - the verdict was 25 gilders; also in the suit Kenelm WINSLOW vs. Samuel
MOORE - same juries - the juries allowed the plaintif cost and damages of the court and no more.
(3b) 1670, 29 May: In the Marshfield section of list of Plymouth Colony freemen.
(3a) 1672, 8 Aug: Kanelme WINSLOW Senior wrote his will, which he signed. Ordered that "what estate I have formerly settled on my
eldest son Kanelme" shall remain unaltered. Bequeathed to son Nathaniel the half of my farm that I last lived upon, as I gave him by a former deed of gift, the other half of the farm to my wife for the term of her natural life, and after the decease of my wife Ellinor
WINSLOW the said half of the farm shall return unto my son Nathaniel. Gave to son Job half of my land at Namassakett which is about 50 acres, and the other 50 acres or thereabouts to Kanelme BAKER my grandchild. Gave to my daughter Ellinor 5 pounds. My wife shall at her decease give unto Mary ADDAMS an equal portion of the goods and moveables as to the rest of my grandchildren. Wife to be sole executrix and Major Josias WINSLOW and my son Kanelme WINSLOW to be overseers. (2) 1672: Left the homestead at Marshfield to his son Nathaniel.
(3a) 1672, 25 Sep: The inventory of the estate of Kenelm WINSLOW totalled 87 pounds, 15s. 4d. and included 1 Bible and 7 other
books valued at 12s. The real estate, unvalued, included one half of the dwelling house and housings and meadow lands and uplands belonging to the said farm he had lived on and now died possessed of in the town of Marshfield; one half of all the lands granted him by the Court with the ancient freemen which lies on the west side of Taunton River, either divided or to be divded hereafter; and one half of the portion of land granted by the Court to him and his brother Josias WINSLOW upon the account of their brother Gilbert WINSLOW
as he was a first comer.
(3a) 1673, 5 Jun: Will proved.
(3b) 1673/4, 4 Mar: Granted 100 acres at Teticutt, pursuant to an order of Jun 1662.

Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence in 1629-Plymouth(Freeman 1632-33); Marshfield 1641; died 1672 in Salem MA.

• He was employed in Joiner; Carpenter; Cabinet Maker, Coffin Maker; Planter;shipping business; Designer And Builder Of Fine Furniture In Early Colony; Some Pieces Preserved In Metropolitan Museum.

• Misc: Considered A Founding Father ( Surviving Settler) Of New Plymouth.

• Land Purchase: Freetown, Bristol County, Mass. Bought lot 24 but never lived there Land went to son Nathaniel then his son Josiah who lived there until death in1763

Kenelm married Eleanor "Immigrant" Newton ⁸ in Jun 1634 in Freetown, Plymouth, Mass.

Children from this marriage were:

16        i.  Job Winslow

         ii.  Elinor Winslow was born in 1637 in Marshfield, Mass, died on 27 Aug 1676 in Marshfield, Mass at age 39, and was buried in Winslow Cemetery, Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts.

        iii.  Kenelm Winslow was born on 30 Apr 1635 in Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, died on 11 Nov 1715 in Harwich, Barnstable, Mass at age 80, and was buried in Winslow Cemetery, Dennis, Barnstable, Massachusetts.

         iv.  Nathaniel Winslow was born in 1639 in Marshfield, Mass, died on 1 Dec 1719 in Marshfield, Mass at age 80, and was buried in Winslow Cemetery, Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts.

33. Eleanor "Immigrant" Newton ⁸ was born about 1598 in England, died on 5 Dec 1681 in Marshfield, Plymouth, Mass about age 83, and was buried on 5 Dec 1681 in Marshfield, Mass.

General Notes: Mrs. Ellen Newton arrived at Plymouth abt. July 10, 1623 on the "Anne", Wm. Pierce, Master (Banks: "English Ancestry and Homes of the Pilgrims"; also, Banks: "Planters of the Commonwealth"; also, Bradford: "History of Plimmoth Plantation, I, 314-). She subsequently m. John Adamswho died in 1633. In June, 1634, she m. Kenelm Winslow ("Family of John Adams of Plymouth", NEHGR 33:410). It is thought that Ellen/Elinor may have been the daughter of Peter Worden, Sr. who died at Yarmouth, Mass. in 1638. It is, howver, clear ??? that she was married 3 times (Newton, Adams, Winslow).
Came to Plymouth on the ship "Anne" July 1623 the Anne was the second (or third, unclear) ship to the Plymouth Colony and also bore the wives and children of many of the settlers. The ship Anne arrived in Plymouth in July, 1623 accompanied by the Little James, bringing new settlers along with many of the wives and children that had been left behind inLeyden when the Mayflower departed in 1620. Married John Adams in 1625

Noted events in her life were:

• Misc: Considered A Founding Father ( Surviving Settler) Of New Plymouth.

• She immigrated in 1623 to On The Anne.

• Background: Mother May Be Mary M Winslow M Peter Worden???? Did Kenelm Marry His Niece????.

Eleanor married Kenelm "Immigrant" Winslow ⁸ in Jun 1634 in Freetown, Plymouth, Mass.

Eleanor next married John Adams between 1623 and 1627 in Plymouth, MA.

34. Daniel ??? Cole was born in 1614 in England and died on 20 Dec 1694 in Eastham, Mass at age 80.

General Notes: Daniel Cole came from England as a young man to Plymouth. He was in Duxbury by 1640, Marshfield by 1642, Yarmouth 1643. In 1649 he was a resident of Eastham where he was a representative to the court and selectmen. In 1661 he was allowed to sell "good wine and strong water", a privilege allowed onl to men of good character. - Cape Cod Library, p. 462 - from Bonnie Ladd Hamilton's FTM site, tibart@worldnet.att.net

Marriage: Abt. 1643, Eastham, MA

Children of Daniel Cole and Ruth Chester are:
i. John Cole, born 1644; died 1725.
ii. Timothy Cole, born 1646.
iii. Hepzebah Cole, born 4/16/1649 in Eastham, MA; died in Eastham,MA;
iv. Ruth Chase Cole, born 1652 in Swansee, Bristol Co., MA; died 12/15/1694 in Freetown, Bristol Co., MA; married Lieut. Job Winslow 1673in Swansee, Bristol Co., MA.
v. Isreal Cole, born 1653.
vi. James Cole, born 12/1655 in Eastham, MA.
vii. Mary Cole, born 3/10/1658 in Eastham, MA.
viii. William Cole, born 9/15/1663 in Eastham, MA.

Noted events in his life were:

• Relation: Job Winslow Connection Is Still Fuzzy To ME.

• He immigrated to From England When Young MAN.

• He had a residence in Duxbury 1640; Masrshfield 1642; Yarmouth 1643; Eastham 1649.

• He was employed in Tailor.

• Freeman: 1644.

Daniel married Ruth Chester about 1643 in Eastham, Mass.

Children from this marriage were:

17        i.  Ruth Chase ??? Cole

         ii.  John Cole was born in 1644.

        iii.  Timothy Cole was born in 1646.

         iv.  Hepzebah Cole was born in 1649.

          v.  Israel Cole was born in 1653.

         vi.  James Cole was born in 1655.

        vii.  Mary Cole was born in 1658.

       viii.  William Cole was born in 1663.

35. Ruth Chester was born in 1627 and died on 15 Dec 1694 in Eastham, Mass at age 67.

Ruth married Daniel ??? Cole about 1643 in Eastham, Mass.

36. Joseph Carpenter, son of William "Immigrant" Carpenter and Abigail (Not Searles) Briant, was born about 6 Apr 1634 in Berkshire, England, died on 23 May 1695 in Rehoboth, Bristol, Mass about age 61, and was buried in Barrington, Providence County, Rhode Island.

General Notes: In 1645 Joseph and his parental family moved from Weymouth to Rehoboth, MA., where Joseph reached his age of majority. Joseph married Margaret SUTTON (Sabin per Savage) on 25 May 1655; who also lists about tenchren they issued of this marriage. Savage history notation: "He was one of the founders of the earliest Baptist churches in Massachusetts..." He was buried two days after the birth of his youngest child. His widow died in 1700, aged 65 years. Per Diet/Savage: He (Joseph) was one of the founders of the earliest Baptist church in Massachusetts andwas buried two days after birth of last child (Margaret

Joseph was born in England probably about 1633, married Margaret Sutton, daughter of John Sutton, May 25, 1655. He was buried May 6, 1675, two days after the birth of the youngest child. There is no doubt but that he is the Joseph who was Plaintiff in Court at Hartford, Conn., in June 1648. Joseph was buried near the 100-acre cove in Barrington. Margaret (Sutton) Carpenter was buried in the East Providence burial ground. The stone is marked "MC DY 1700 A G 65" The letters on this stone are very plain.
Joseph was one of the founders of the first Baptist church in Massachusetts in 1663. Rev. Mr. Miles formed the fourth Baptist church in America, at Swansea , consisting of seven members. Joseph was one of the seven members who contributed to the building of the house in, consequence of which he was fined five pounds, prohibited from worship for the space of one month. The variance that appeared in their religious belief did not disturb his business relations with the family or settlers of Rehoboth, as he was one of the company of the North purchase anddrew one share. He moved from Rehoboth to Swansea in 1661 or1662, soon after his father died.
The Plymouth Colony Records say that on "May 25, 1657, Joseph Carpenter has eight acres of land granted him, adjoining the lot he now liveth on, which was given to John Titus."
His will was dated the 3d of May, 1675; he gives land to his three sons, namely, Joseph, Benjamin and John. He also gave unto them his rights in common of Rehoboth, likewise his rights in common in Swansea. His will also reads -"than now my wife is with child, shall have his part in the rights of lands before described." He gives his three sons his tools, excepting an ax and a hoe; these he wills to his wife. He gave his wearing apparel to Joseph and Benjamin. To his five daughters he gave ten shillings apiece, to be paid them by his wife. He gives his wife his housing, house, lot, and all his lands and goods, but if she married again, she was to give up one half , and the rest she was to enjoy while she lived, and was to be at her disposal to "some or one of my children" as was most dutiful to her. He gives her all the rest of his real estate, and she was to pay his daughter's legacies and debts. He appointed his wife the executrix; and he desired his loving brothers William and Samuel to be his overseers.
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One of the founders of the Baptist Church in Massachusetts in 1663 (Swansea, Bristol, MA).Also had five daughters of unknown name Note: Torrey also gives 25 May 1655 as possible marriage date.
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was son of William and Abigail CARPENTER. His siblings were John, William, Hannah, twins Abiah & Abigail, and Samuel. In 1638 Joseph sailedvia the BEVIS from England to Weymouth, MA with his parents, grandfather, siblings and a family
servant.The grandfather returned to England on the BEVIS about two years later. In 1645 Joseph and his parental family moved from Weymouth to Rehoboth, MA., where Joseph reached his age of majority. Joseph married Margaret SUTTON (Sabin per
Savage) on 25 May 1655; who also lists about ten chren they issued ofthis marriage. Savage history notation: 'He was one of the founders of the earliest Baptist churches in Massachusetts...' He was buried two days after the birth of his youngest child. His
widow died in 1700, aged 65 years. Per Diet/Savage: He (Joseph) was one of the founders of the earliest Baptist church in Massachusetts andwas buried two days after birth of last child (Margaret). ALSO: 'Joseph (Carpenter) Swanzey, one of the
founders of the first Baptist church in Mass. Source: Gen, Reg.of 1stSettlers of New England by Farmer, John, pub 1979-Balt.

REFERENCES: CARPENTER & ALLIED FAMILIES by Annie 1. Carpenter,1936. American Historical Society, p. 15. THE DICTIONARY OF NEW ENGLAND, Vol.I by Savage, p.336 GENEALOGICAL REGISTER OF 1st SETTLERS OF NEW ENGLAND, by Farmer, John,pub.1979-Baltimore. NEW ENGLAND MARRIAGES PRIOR TO1700. P. 135 \

New England Marriages Prior to 1700 Author: Clarence Almon Torrey
Publication: Baltimore, Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1985
The Plymouth Colony Records say that on "May 25, 1657, Joseph Carpenter has eight acres of land granted him, adjoining the lot he now liveth on, which was given to John Titus". Will dated 3 May, 1676, gives land to his 3 sons, Joseph, Benjamin,
John.. The elder Joseph Carpenter was not born at Amesbury (the ancestral home of the Providence Carpenters, not those of Rehoboth) in 1628 but was baptized at Shalbourne, Wiltshire, on 6 April 1634 (Shalbourne Parish Records [Bishop's Transcripts],Bundle 1, Wiltshire Record Office, Trowbridge [FHL film 1279426, item 11]); and he didn't die at Rehoboth on 23 May 1695 but was buried at Swansea on 6 May 1675 (Swansea VR, A:147). Wife Margaret died not at Rehoboth in 1677/1678 but at Swansea between 21 March 1675/6 and 4 October 1676 (Plymouth Colony Wills, 3:2:33, 36, 37).

Noted events in his life were:

• He immigrated in 1638 to In 1638 Joseph Sailed Via The Bevis From England To Weymouth, MA With His Parents, Grandfather, Siblings And A Family Servant. The Grandfather Returned To England On The Bevis About Two Years Later..

Joseph married Margaret Sutton on 25 May 1655 in Rehoboth, Mass.

Children from this marriage were:

18        i.  Benjamin Carpenter

         ii.  Joseph Carpenter was born on 15 Aug 1656 in Rehoboth, Bristol, MA and died on 26 Feb 1718 at age 61.

        iii.  Abigail Carpenter was born on 15 Mar 1659 in Rehoboth, Bristol, MA.

         iv.  Esther Carpenter was born on 10 Mar 1661 in Rehoboth, Bristol, MA.

          v.  Martha Carpenter

         vi.  John Carpenter was born on 21 Jan 1671 in Swansea, Bristol, MA.

        vii.  Hannah Carpenter was born on 21 Jan 1671 in Swansea, Bristol, MA and died in 1750 at age 79.

       viii.  Margaret Carpenter was born on 4 May 1675 in Swansea, Bristol, MA and died on 6 May 1751 at age 76.

         ix.  Solomon Carpenter

37. Margaret Sutton, daughter of John "Immigrant" Sutton and Julia Ann Julian Little, was born in 1634 in Rehoboth, Bristol, Mass, died in 1676 in Rehoboth, Bristol, Mass at age 42, and was buried in East Providence Burial Ground, Providence, Rhode Island.

Margaret married Joseph Carpenter on 25 May 1655 in Rehoboth, Mass.

38. William Weekes, son of George "Immigrant" Weeks and Jane "Immigrant" Clap, was born in 1628 in Salcombe Regis, Devonshire, England and died on 13 Dec 1677 in Dorchester, Suffolk, Mass at age 49.

William married Elizabeth Atherton in 1650 in Dorchester, Sufflok, Mass.

The child from this marriage was:

19        i.  Renew Weeks

39. Elizabeth Atherton, daughter of Humphrey "Immigrant" Atherton and Mary Wales, was born on 28 Sep 1628 in Minwich, England, died on 20 Feb 1710 in Dorchester, Suffolk, Mass at age 81, and was buried in Old Dorchester Graveyard, MA.

General Notes: Not Elizabeth Atherton according to Torrey, but many researchers say it was that Elizabeth; the Athertons and Weekes lived in Dorchester, belonged to the church there, and William Weekes' youngest brother married a sister of Elizabeth Atherton, so for the time being assume William Weekes married Elizabeth, daughter of Humphrey Atherton (DMVD) and Mary Wales.,

Elizabeth married William Weekes in 1650 in Dorchester, Sufflok, Mass.

Elizabeth next married Timothy Mather.

48. Ezra Colburn,¹⁵ son of Edward "Immigrant" Colburn and Hannah "?Rolfe", was born on 16 Mar 1658 in Ipswich, Essex, Mass and died in Jun 1739 in Dracut, Middlesex, Mass at age 81.

Ezra married Hannah Varnum ¹⁶ on 22 Nov 1681 in Ipswich, Mass.

Children from this marriage were:

24        i.  Ezra Colburn

         ii.  Samuel Colburn was born in 1684.

        iii.  Abraham Colburn was born in 1687.

         iv.  John Colburn was born in 1690.

          v.  Sarah Colburn was born in 1694.

         vi.  Hannah Colburn was born in 1695.

49. Hannah Varnum,¹⁶ daughter of Samuel Varnum and Sarah Langton, was born on 22 May 1661 in Ipswich, Essex, Mass and died after 1699 in Dracut, Middlesex, Mass.

Hannah married Ezra Colburn ¹⁵ on 22 Nov 1681 in Ipswich, Mass.

50. Phillip "Immigrant" Nelson,¹⁷ son of Thomas Nelson and Dorothy Stapleton, was born in 1633 in Cottingham, England and died on 20 Aug 1691 in Rowley, Essex, Mass at age 58.

Noted events in his life were:

• Military: Capt Against French At Nova Scotia( Under Sir William Phillips).

Phillip married Elizabeth Lowell ¹⁸ on 11 Dec 1666 in Rowley, Essex, Mass.

Children from this marriage were:

25        i.  Lucy Nelson

         ii.  Eightother Children Nelson

51. Elizabeth Lowell,¹⁸ daughter of John Lowell and Elizabeth "Immigrant" Goodale, was born on 16 Feb 1646 in Newburyport, Essex, Mass and died on 14 Dec 1731 in Rowley, Essex, Mass at age 85.

Elizabeth married Phillip "Immigrant" Nelson ¹⁷ on 11 Dec 1666 in Rowley, Essex, Mass.

52. Thomas Jewell, son of Thomas Jewell and Grizel Carey Fletcher, was born on 27 Feb 1643 in Braintree, Mass and died between 1702 and 1707 in Amesbury, Mass.

General Notes: THOMAS JEWELL removed from Hingham to Amesbury about 1687

Thomas married Susannah Guilford on 18 Oct 1672.

The child from this marriage was:

26        i.  Thomas Jewell

53. Susannah Guilford, daughter of John Guilford and Mary Norton, was born on 2 Nov 1651 in Hingham, Mass and died in Amesbury, Mass.

Susannah married Thomas Jewell on 18 Oct 1672.

54. James Blood, son of Richard Blood and Isabelle Wilkinson, was born about 1646 and died on 13 Sep 1692 in Groton, Mass about age 46.

Noted events in his life were:

• Other: Killed By Indians.

James married Abigail Kemp on 20 Dec 1686 in Billerica, Mass.

The child from this marriage was:

27        i.  Martha Blood

55. Abigail Kemp, daughter of Samuel Kemp and Sarah Foster, was born on 27 Mar 1664 in Billerica, Mass.

Abigail married James Blood on 20 Dec 1686 in Billerica, Mass.

64. Edward Winslow,⁸ son of Kenelm Winslow and Catherine, was born on 17 Oct 1560 in St Andrews Parish, Droitwich, Worcestershire, England and died about 1620 in Droitwich, England about age 60.

Noted events in his life were:

• He was employed in A Prosperous Salt Merchant; Droitwich Worcestershire, Severn Valley.

Edward married Magdalene Oliver ⁸ on 4 Nov 1594 in St Brides Church, London , Middlesex, England.

Children from this marriage were:

32        i.  Kenelm "Immigrant" Winslow

         ii.  Gilbert Winslow was born on 27 Oct 1600 in Droitwich , Worcestershire, England, was christened in St. Peter's Church, Droitwich, Worcestershire, England, and died in 1660 in Portsmouth, England. at age 60.

        iii.  John Winslow was born on 16 Apr 1597 in Droitwich , Worcestershire, England, died on 21 May 1674 in Boston, Mass at age 77, and was buried in Kings Chapel Burying Ground Boston.

         iv.  Josiah Winslow was born on 11 Feb 1606 in Droitwich , Worcestershire, England, died on 1 Dec 1674 in Marshfield, Mass at age 68, and was buried in Marshfield, Plymouth Colony, now Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

          v.  Eleanor Winslow was born on 22 Apr 1598 in Droitwich, England and died in England.

         vi.  Magdalen Winslow was born on 26 Dec 1604 in Droitwich, Worcestershire, England, was christened on 30 Dec 1604 in Droitwich , Worcestershire, England, and died on 25 May 1693 in Worcestershire, England at age 88.

        vii.  Elizabeth Winslow was born on 8 Mar 1601 in Droitwich, Worcestershire, England, died in Jan 1605 in Droitwich, Worcestershire, England at age 3, and was buried in Droitwich, Worcestershire, England.

       viii.  Edward "Pilgrim" Winslow was born on 18 Oct 1595 in Droitwich, Worcestershire, England, was christened on 20 Oct 1595 in St. Peter's Church, Droitwich, Worcestershire, England, and died on 18 May 1655 at Sea, Near The Island Of Hispaniola, West Indies at age 59.

Edward next married Eleanor Pelham about 1580.

The child from this marriage was:

          i.  Richard Winslow was born about 1586.

65. Magdalene Oliver,⁸ daughter of Gilbert Ollyver and Margaret Young, was born on 4 Aug 1566 in Droitwich, England and died between 1605 and 1631 in Droitwich, England.

Magdalene married Edward Winslow ⁸ on 4 Nov 1594 in St Brides Church, London , Middlesex, England.

72. William "Immigrant" Carpenter ¹⁹ was born on 23 May 1605 in Maybe Wiltshire, England, died between 21 Apr 1658 and 7 Feb 1659 in Rehoboth, Bristol, Mass, and was buried in 1658 in Newman Cemetery, Rumford Rhode Island( Rehoboth MA).

General Notes: Emmigrated in 1638 on ship "Bevis" with father- William. Freeman Weymouth, Ma 5/13/1640; Freeman Rehoboth Ma 6/1645 Early settler of Rehoboth; Captain in the Militia Carpenter family is of ancientEnglish origin. First known ancestor is John Carpenter born 1303 whowas a member of Parliament in 1323 Other parents: William Carpenter b 1576 m Abigail; William Carpenter b 1540; John Carpenter d 1540; James Carpenter d 1533 Wives somewhat sketchy Abigail Searles; Abigail Briant; Abigail Bennett

!NOTE: A farmer by trade. A Freeman of Weymouth 13 May 1640 and of Rehoboth 28 Mar 1645. Much information in the following books.
MARRIAGE CORRECTION BELOW!!! MARRIAGE RECORD FOUND IN ENGLAND!!Number16 in the Carpenter Memorial by Amos B. Carpenter (1898).AFN V6TJ-CO& LSD9-5L on this William has major errors. Sources below usedfor corrections. Captain of the Colony.

!FOUNDER: Captain William Carpenter is concidered the founder of the Rehoboth MA Branch of the Carpenters.

!BIRTH: Probably in Wiltshire. He spent time in Wherwell (Whirlwell orHorwell). Born 23 or 25 (in some records) May 1605. CHR: 1611 in Somerset per one record. This is about 150 miles away, however
and may have belonged to another.

!DEATH: 7 Feb 1658/59 in Rehoboth per some records. However this was the datehis will was proven. See WILL note below.7 Feb 1659 was the date that William's will was PROVEN. In many records his
death date is listed as 7 Feb 1658/1659. His will was WRITTEN 21 Apr 1658.Part of the confusion is the old calendar used and adjusted to the moderncalendar. The time period between Jan and Apr is the confusion. Under the oldcalendar, what we call March 25, April 1 in some places, was the start of the
new year under the old calandar. It is confusing to those who are unawareof the calendar changes done in 1752.

!BURIAL: His grave is in the Newman Cemetery in Rumford, RI which used to bepart of Rehoboth, MA. His maker is an ordinary field stone with the initials"W.C." carved with "1658" chisled below it. John L. Carpenter of Walpole, NHhas an excellent picture which he has digitized for e-Mail use.

!Some records given Abigail Sales (Searles) as wife and others AbigailBennett, Ralph his step-brother is also listed as a spouse to AbigailBennett.It is likely that this Williiam was married at least twice. Abigail Bennettdied in 1687 in Rehoboth. If this is true the first three kids are AS andothers to AB. In at least one record, Abigail Briant(Bryant) is listed asspouse.If she was a spouse, she would have been number one or one of the Abiailsabove under a married name? FOUND!!!

!MARRIAGE: Marriage record in the Bishops' Transcripts at Shalbourne(administered by Wiltshire then but actually in Berkshire today) indicates heand Abigail "Briante" were married there on 28 April 1625.
Per American Genealogist, whole number 280, Vol. 70, No. 4 October 1995.!CHILDREN: Many researchers try to put a Ephraim (b. 25 April 1651)in thisfamily but this is in error. See the grandchild of this William, through hisson named William, for the Ephraim(s) born 25 April 16XX.Many researchers say that Abraham (b. 9 Feb 1643) is in this family in erroralso. Yet no other individual comes close to birth or baptisimdate. In thechildren sequence he fits and most likely died young.

!Per "GENEALOGICAL & FAMILY HISTORY OF WESTERN NEW YORK," LEWIS 1912,Page1253 Much detail given: Will dated 21 Apr 1659, Proved 7 Feb 1659, and yesthey appear backwards. Will done in 1658? He married in England, Abigail ?who died 22 Feb, 1687. *On page 1318: His birth is listed as 25 May 1605.Records show he was a fine writer, a man of affairs,possessed of much ability.

!OTHER INFORMATION INCLUDES BUT NOT LIMITED TO: DEPUTY TO THE GENERALCOURT FROM WEYMOUTH IN 1641-43 AND FROM REHOBOTH IN IN 1645, CONSTABLE IN 1641. HE WAS A CLOSE FRIEND TO GOVERNOR WILLIAM BRADFORD, WHO MARRIED HIS COUSIN ALICE CARPENTER. HE BOUGHT THE AREA NOW CALLED REHOBOTH (8 MILES SQUARE) FROM THE INDIANS. PROPRIETORS' CLERK FROM 1643-1649. CONTRIBUTED TOWARD THE EXPENSES OF KING PHILLIPS WAR. IN 1647, A SELECTMAN FROM REHOBOTH. HE WAS A CAPTAIN OF MILITA. Clairfication: "HE BOUGHT" - William was a member of the General Court of Plymouth and used his influence to make a purchase of this land. TheCourt conceded toall that he asked as appears from an extract from the
Proprietor's Record (See Vol. I., page 1). The Court appointed Mr. John Brownand Mr. Edward Winslow to purchase the aforesaid tract of landof Asamacum, thechief sachem and owner thereof ... See page 38 in theCarpenter Memorial.

WILLIAM OF REHOBOTH'S 1659 WILL
The William Carpenter will reads, in part:"In the name of God, Amen, I, William Carpenter, Sr. of Rehoboth, being inperfect memory at present, blessed be God, do make my last Will andTestament.
--I give to my son, John Carpenter, one mare, being the old white mare, and mybest doublet and my handsomest coat, and new cloth to make him a pair ofbreeches.---I give unto his son beside twenty shillings tobuy him a calf.---I give to him Mr. Ainsworth's upon the five books of Moses, Canticles
and Psalms, and Mr. Brightman on Revelations, and my concordance.--I five to my son William, the young grey mare of two yearling colts, andfive pounds in sugar or wampum, and my (passett) coate, and one suit ofapparel, and Mr. Mahew on the four Evangelists upon the 14 chapters of Saule(or Paul).
--I give him my Latin books, my greek grammar and Hebrew grammar and myGreek Lexicon, and I give him ten (or 5) pounds of cotton wool; and his son,John twenty shillings to be paid to him a year after my decease.--I give to my son, Jospeh two of the youngest steers of the four thatwere brought to work this year; and to his son, Joseph twenty shillings, and toJoseph I give one of Perkins' works and of Barrows upon private contentionscalled harts (cq) divisions.__I give to Jospeh a suit of better cloths to be given at his mother'sdiscretion, and I give hima green serge coat and ten pounds of cotton wool,and a match lock gun.--I give to my daughter, Hannah half of my Common at Pawtuxet, and one
third of my impropriate, only my meadow excepted, and my home lot, and thatland I had laid out to cousin that I had for the low lands cousin Carpenterthat I had by. (NOTE: dmt. No doubt refers to exchange of lands or landpurchased of Joseph Carpenter, son of William Carpenter of Providence, RhodeIsland.)--I give to my daughter Hannah one yearling heifer, also I give to Hannahher Bible, the practice of piety and the volume of prayer, and one ewe at theisland, and twenty pounds of cotton, and six pounds of wool.--I give to my son Abiah (Abijah) the rest of my lands at Pawtuxet, and
the meadow, after my decease; and his mother and Samuel to help him to build ahouse because Samuelhas a house built already. Only if my wife marry again, sheshall have nothing to do with that land.--I give tomy daughter, Abigail, one young mare, a three-year old baymare, and if the mare should be dead at Spring, she shall have fifteen poundsin her stead, within one year after my decease.
--I give twenty shillings to John Titus, his for to be paid a year aftermy decease; but if John Titus coems to dwell and take the house andland, whichI sent him word he sall have if he come. then he shall have the land and notthe money.--I give to my son Samuel one-half my land which I now live upon (and twopens of the young sheep, two cows, one bull) and he now lives on, with hisfurniture and half of my workingtools; and Abish, the other half; and Samuelto have on book of Psalms, a Dictionary, and a Gun and my best coat, and oneewe at the island.--I give to my wife the other half of the land I now live upon, for herlife time, and the use of my household stuff, carts and plows, if shemarrynot. But if she marry, she shall have a third part in my land and Samuel, therest; and she shall have four oxen, one mare, which is called the black mare,four cows, one bed and its furniture, one pot, one good kettle and one little,and one skillet, and half of the pewter her lifetime, and then to give it up tothe chidlren; and if she does not marry, to have the rest of my land atPawtuxet, which remaineth, that which is left which is not given to mydaughter, Hannah, and that which is left Abiah to have after my wife's decease;if she marry, to have it the next year after.--I give to my wife those books of Perkins, called Christ's Sermon on theMount, the good Bible, Burroughs Jewell of Contntment, the oil of Gladness. I
give her two hundred of sugar.__My wife is to have the room I now lodge in, and the chamber over, and tohave liverty to come tothe fire anddo her occasions, and she shall have themeadow that was made in John Titus lot because it is near, and she is to have away to the swamp through the lot. And if John Titus come, Samuel is to have twoacares out of hislot that is not broken up, and my wife is to have the rest;and Samuel to break it up for her. Also, I give to my wife (corn) towardshousekeeping and the cloth in the house toward the clothing herself, andchildren with her, and twine that she hath to serve towards housekeeping, andthree acres at the Island.--I give to Abiah a yearling mare colt, being the white mare's colt, andone yearling heifer, and Dr. Jarvi's Catechism, and Helens History of the
World, and one ewe...about my wife's occasion when she was at the Island.(Abiah was to care for her when at the Island.)--When the legaciesare paid out, the remainder is to be disposed among
the children at the discretion of my wife and the overseers.Memorandum:---If my son Titus come and do possess the land, I said heshould have, as namely the house land and orchard, and corn. Joseph had theland in two divisions, the fresh meadow, salt one last laid out, and not thefresh I fenced in, and to pay the reates for, for that he do agree, and if hego from it, he shall not sell it to any but his brother Samuelor his mother.--This is my Will and Testament, to which I set my hand. William Carpenter
of Rehoboth, the day and year before written.--I make my wife the Executrix, and my Overseer to be Richard Bowen, andJohn Allen is to be helpful to my wife, and I appoint my brother Carpenter tohelp, and to have ten shillings for their pains.."The above Will of William Carpenterof Rehoboth, Mass. was attested onApril 21, 1659. The original copy at the Plymouth, Mass. courthouse can stillbe read, but with difficulty.

Noted events in his life were:

• Other: Founder Of Carpenter's Of Rehoboth Mass; Farmer By Treade' Fine Writer; MAN Of Affairs; Well Read.

• He was employed in Farmer.

• He immigrated in 1636 to Settled In Providence, Rhode Island, With Roger Williams And Is Known As The Progenitor Of The Providence Branch Of Carpenters.

William married Abigail (Not Searles) Briant on 28 Apr 1625 in England.

Children from this marriage were:

36        i.  Joseph Carpenter

         ii.  John Carpenter

        iii.  William Carpenter

         iv.  Samuel Carpenter

          v.  Hannah Carpenter

         vi.  Abigail Carpenter

        vii.  Abiah Carpenter

73. Abigail (Not Searles) Briant was born about 1605 in Shalbourne, Wiltshire, England, died on 22 Feb 1687 in Rehoboth, Mass about age 82, and was buried in W.P., Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Abigail married William "Immigrant" Carpenter ¹⁹ on 28 Apr 1625 in England.

74. John "Immigrant" Sutton was born about 1590 in Attleborough, Norfolk, England and died in 1672 in Rehoboth, Mass about age 82.

John married Julia Ann Julian Little about 1620 in England.

The child from this marriage was:

37        i.  Margaret Sutton

75. Julia Ann Julian Little was born about 1602 in England and died on 4 Jun 1678 in Rehoboth, MA about age 76.

Julia married John "Immigrant" Sutton about 1620 in England.

76. George "Immigrant" Weeks was born about 1600 in Devon, England and died on 28 Dec 1650 in Dorchester. Suffolk, MA about age 50.

Noted events in his life were:

• He immigrated to Came To America In 1636.

George married Jane "Immigrant" Clap about 1625.

The child from this marriage was:

38        i.  William Weekes

77. Jane "Immigrant" Clap was born about 1597 in Salcombe Regis, Devon, England and died on 2 Aug 1668 in Dorchester, Suffolk Co, MA about age 71.

Jane married George "Immigrant" Weeks about 1625.

78. Humphrey "Immigrant" Atherton, son of Edmund Atherton and Mary Rudd, was born on 28 Sep 1608 in Minwich, England and died on 17 Sep 1661 in Dorchester, Suffolk, Mass at age 52.

General Notes: Humphrey Atherton was a descendant of an ancient family of Preston inLancashire, England. He was the first of that name who came to New England-- as early as 1636, probably with Rev. Richard Mather, as one ofRichard's sons married Catharine, a daughter of Humphrey Atherton. Helived in Dorchester, and was one of the most distinguished citizens of the Bay Colony; he was a member of the artillery company in 1638, and its captain in 1650; a representative to the general court for nineyears; elected governor's counselor in 1654, and held the office for seven years. In 1656 he was commissioned major-general of all the forces of the colony, and continued in command until his death, which was caused by being thrown from his horse on returning home in the eveningfrom a military review on Boston common; the horse being frightened at a cow.

Deputy from Dorchester to Massachusetts General Court, 1638, 1639, 1641, 1643, 1645, 1646, 1648, 1650, 1651, 1653. Speaker of the House, 1653. Member of Council of War for the United Colonies, 1645. Ensign, 1645; Captain of the Dorchester Company, May 16, 1646. Captain of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company, 1650, 1658. Commissioner of theUnited Colonies, 1653. Assistant, 1654-1661. Superintendent of IndianAffairs, 1658. One of the Purchasers of the "King's Province," 1659. Major-General of Massachusetts Colony, 1661. That same year he commanded an expedition against Pesacus, a Narragausett Indian Chief. He also served in the King Phillip's War as a Major.

Artillery Company, Ancient and Honorable, oldest military organization in the United States, established in Boston, Massachusetts Bay Colony, in 1637 as the Military Company of Boston. It was composed of the leading citizens of Boston and adjacent towns. The company took an active part in the American Revolution. Although its functions are now mainly social, the company holds military drills and participates in various ceremonial events, including patriotic parades. Headquarters is at Faneuil Hall in Boston. "Artillery Company, Ancient and Honorable," Microsoft(R) Encarta(R) 98 Encyclopedia. (c) 1993-1997 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

Maj. Gen. Humphrey ATHERTON- b. 1609, Winwick, England; d. Sep. or Dec. 17, 1661, Boston, MA. To America on 'James' from Bristol 1635. Possibly son of Edmund ATHERTON (d. Apr. 10, 1613) of Winstanley, Lancashire. Lived at Lancashire, England and Dorchester and Boston, MA. Admitted freeman at Dorchester May 2, 1638; member of artillery company 1638; Lt. 1645; Capt. 1650; Maj. 1652; Speaker of the House 1653; Maj. Gen 1661. Tradition says death resulted from a fall when his horse stumbled over a cow lying in the road. Humphrey was married "when an infant."**

Major-General Humphrey Atherton of Dorchester, is said by Farmer to have come from Preston, Lancashire, England. One of his descendants Charles H. Atherton, says, "he arrived in Boston in the ship James in 1635, and was between fourteen and fifteen years of age when he married, his wife being between thirteen and fourteen, and that they brought children with them. Her name was Mary, probably a daughter of Nathaniel Wales, Sen." He early showed a decided taste for military affairs, andsoon became a member of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company, and was its captain from 1650 to 1658. In 1644, he organized the firsttrain-band in Dorchester. Later on he commanded the Suffolk regiment with the title of Major-General, and was the chief military officer inNew England. For many years he served as selectman and town treasurer, and in 1638 and 1641, was Deputy to the General Court. General Atherton was employed in several expeditions against the Narragansett Indians, and when they became tributary to Massachusetts, was sent severaltimes to collect the tribute of wampum. Upon one occasion when sent with twenty men to demand of the Sachem, Pessacus, the arrears due the colony of three hundred fathoms of wampum, his courage, presence of mind and quick decision were strikingly exhibited. Pessacus had put him off
with dilatory answers, not suffering him to come into his presence. At last, his patience exhausted, he led his men to the door of the wigwam, entered alone pistol in hand, and seizing Pessacus by the hair ofhis head, dragged him from the midst of his warriors, threatening anywho interfered with instant death. It is to be assumed that the wampum was paid. In 1645 the Commissioners of the United Colonies appointed a Council of War, which was composed of Captain Standish, Mason of Connecticut, and everett and Atherton of Massachusetts.

Humphrey married Mary Wales in 1627 in Preston, Lanchester, England.

Children from this marriage were:

39        i.  Elizabeth Atherton

         ii.  John Atherton

        iii.  Mary Atherton

         iv.  George Atherton

          v.  Jane Atherton

         vi.  Samuel Atherton

        vii.  Submit Atherton

       viii.  Patience Atherton was born in 1654.

         ix.  Watching Atherton was born in 1651.

          x.  Hope Atherton was born before 30 Aug 1646 in Dorchester, Suffolk, Mass and died on 8 Jun 1677 in Hatfield, Hampshire, MA.

         xi.  Consider Atherton was born in 1646.

        xii.  Thankful Atherton was born in 1644.

       xiii.  Increase Atherton was born in 1640.

        xiv.  Rest Atherton was born in 1639.

79. Mary Wales, daughter of Nathaniel "Immigrant" Wales and Susanna Greenaway, was born in 1610 in Lanchester, England and died in 1672 in Dorchester, Suffolk, Mass at age 62.

Mary married Humphrey "Immigrant" Atherton in 1627 in Preston, Lanchester, England.

96. Edward "Immigrant" Colburn, son of Robert ?? Colburn and Elizabeth Powell, was born on 30 Jan 1617 in England and died in 1712 in Dracut, Middlesex, Mass at age 95.

General Notes: Edward Colburn came from England in 1635. He purchased land in "Dracut on Merrimack" in 1668. He was one of the first settlers north of the Merrimack River. Soon afterwards ( March 1675) during the King Phillip's War, the Wamesit Indians burnt 3 or 4 housed that belonged to Edward Colburn. The Colburns and their neighbors- the Varnums- while ready to defend their homes, were also willing to live peacefully withthe Indians; often granting their requests and complying with their demands. After clearing the lands and building houses the settlers found it easier to make money payments to the Indians than to abandon thesettlement. He was a soldier (corporal) in the local Military Company of Chelmsford during King Phillips War of 1676-77.
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New England Families, Genealogical and Memorial by William Richard Cutter

" Edward Coburn, Colborne or Colburn,as the name is variously spelledby his descendants,was born in England. He sailed in September,1635, in the ship "Defence" and arrived in Boston, October 30. His age was stated as seventeen, and Robert Colburn,aged twenty-eight years, was a fellow passenger.He settled first at Ipswich, Massachusetts,and was a farmer for Nathaniel Saltonstall.He was a soldier in King Philip's warfrom Chelmsford and was in charge of what was called Colburn's garrison on the Merrimac river, having the rank of corporal. He was guardingthe ferry, March 18, 1675, when the Wamesit Indians killed two sons of Samuel Varnum and burned Coburn's home. During King William's war, 1689-90, he again commanded
a garrison. He was probably the first settler of Dracut, Massachusetts. He died in
1712. Children: Edward, born 1642; John,1644; Robert, 1646; Thomas, mentioned below;Daniel, 1654; Hannah, 1656; Ezra, March 16, 1658; Joseph, June 16, 1661; Lydia, August 20, 1666."
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From Bertha Colburn notes: The Colburn from whom we descended was Edward, who came from England in the ship "Defense," in 1635. He finally settled in Chelmsford or Dunstable, Mass.

Edward married Hannah "?Rolfe" in 1641 in Dracut , Mass.

Children from this marriage were:

48        i.  Ezra Colburn

         ii.  Edward Colburn was born in 1642 and died on 2 Aug 1675 at age 33.

        iii.  John Colburn was born in 1644 and died in 1695 at age 51.

         iv.  Thomas Colburn was born in 1648 and died in 1728 at age 80.

          v.  Robert Colburn was born in 1644 and died in 1701 at age 57.

         vi.  Daniel Colburn was born in 1654 and died in 1712 at age 58.

        vii.  Hannah Colburn was born in 1656.

       viii.  Joseph Colburn was born in 1661 and died in 1733 at age 72.

         ix.  Lydia Colburn was born in 1668.

97. Hannah "?Rolfe" was born in 1620 in England and died in 1712 in Dracut Mass at age 92.

Hannah married Edward "Immigrant" Colburn in 1641 in Dracut , Mass.

98. Samuel Varnum,²⁰ son of George "Immigrant" Varnum and Hannah, was born about 1619 in Lilborne Parrish, Northamptonshire, England and died between 1683 and 1702 in Dracut Mass.

General Notes: Immigrated to USA in 1635 with his parents at age 16. Indians killed his two oldest sons while crossing the river to milk the cows on 18 Mar 1676. Originally settled in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts. Owned farm on North side of Merrimac River (Drawcutt), purchased in 1665. Lived on South side of Merrimac River (Chelmford) on Military Fort. Reh: Purchased 1100 acres of land in "Drawcott upon Merrimack". Served in Narraganset Campaign (King Phillip War) 1676 B) Sgt, West Reg't of Essex, 1691 - 1692. VOD: On 11/25/1698, Samuel VARNUM's sons Thomas, John and Joseph VARNUM divided up land with Edw. "Coleburn"'s sons Thomas, Daniel, Ezra and Joseph "Coleburn". On 9/16/1703 (when Anne was Queen of England, Scotland, France and Ireland), Capt. John Bowers of Chelmsford conveyed to Thomas, John and Joseph VARNUM 500 acres of the Wamasett Purchase, bounded by the Merrimack River on the south and Beaver Brook on the East. On 3/4/1711, Joseph and Ruth VARNUM convey to John VARNUM one third of 340 acres, bounded by the Merimack River on the South, Capt. Sewell's land on the West, Long Pond on the North "Colburne"'s farm on the East and South-east. On 7/29/1712, Thomas, John and Joseph VARNUM divide up lands purchased by their father Samuel VARNUM, Capt. Webb and Thomas Richardson (see below) bounded on the North side by Old Meadow Brook. On 10/29/1713, Thomas and John VARNUM convey to Joseph VARNUM land bounded on the North side of the Merrimack River, Joseph's farm on the West, except 100 acres of the 500 acres that was already owned by Joseph from a parcel sold to him by John "COLEBURN". On6/13/1735, Henry COLBURN of Dracutt, conveys to John VARNUM his 1/73 share of a previous conveyance (lot 26 in the 300 township Northwest of Rutland). !Ref: VOD p16 , NEHGR I & II VG p58 {-5}

Noted events in his life were:

• Military: King Phillip's War ; Two Sons Killed By Indians Before War.

• Moved: Abt 1664, Among First Settlers Of Dracut, Mass.

Samuel married Sarah Langton about 1656 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts.

Children from this marriage were:

49        i.  Hannah Varnum

         ii.  George Varnum was born before 1659.

        iii.  Samuel Varnum was born before 1659.

         iv.  Abraham Varnum was born in 1659.

          v.  Thomas Varnum was born in 1662.

         vi.  John Varnum was born in 1669.

        vii.  Joseph Varnum was born in 1671.

99. Sarah Langton, daughter of Richard Roger "Immigrant" Langton and Goodie, was born about 1635 in Ipswich, Essex, Mass and died about 1698 about age 63.

Sarah married Samuel Varnum ²⁰ about 1656 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts.

100. Thomas Nelson was born before 1613 in England.

Thomas married Dorothy Stapleton in 1627 in All Saints, York, Yorkshire, England.

The child from this marriage was:

50        i.  Phillip "Immigrant" Nelson

101. Dorothy Stapleton was born in 1608 in Pannall, Yorkshire, England and died in Sep 1637 in Rowley, Yorkshire, England at age 29.

Dorothy married Thomas Nelson in 1627 in All Saints, York, Yorkshire, England.

102. John Lowell, son of Percival "Immigrant" Lowell and Rebecca, was born about 11 Oct 1604 in Bristol, Somersetshire, England and died on 10 Jul 1647 in Newbury, Essex, Mass about age 42.

General Notes: Came to New England 1639, with his father, bringing wife and four children. He was a man of good education for those early days; was a man of prominence and influence in the community. Feb. 2, 1640, he was made freeman; was constable Dec. 10, 1641; Deputy in the General Court March 7, 1644; was appointed May 14, 1645, as one of three Commissioners of this town to settle small disputes, involving less than 20 shillings, and re-appointed, holding the position until his death; he held the office of town clerk at his death. While yet in England he apprenticed himself in 1619, when
24 years of age, to Richard Baugh of Bristol, England, who was a "Glover." He was admitted as a citizen of Bristol, England in 1629. Sept. 7, 1637, he had Richard Dole apprenticed to him for seven years. Dole came with the Lowells to America and became a merchant of wealth and prominence in Newbury, where he settled. March 17, 1742, he with his father, was a freeholder. (Genserv rainre1 database citing "GenealogicalDictionary of the First Settlers of New England")

Notes "Dame Elizabeth Lowle of Newbury had her riding suit and muff, silver bodkins & gold rings." (Lowell, P. 1996. Lowell Genealogy. World Wide WEB page quoting [IPSWITCH, 37]) Death year listed as 1657 in 'The Lowells and Their Seven Worlds'

Noted events in his life were:

• He immigrated in 1639.

John married Elizabeth "Immigrant" Goodale between 1639 and 1641 in Newbury, Essex, Mass.

The child from this marriage was:

51        i.  Elizabeth Lowell

103. Elizabeth "Immigrant" Goodale, daughter of John Goodale and Elizabeth Parlett, was born about 5 Jun 1614 in Yarmouth, County Norfolk, England and died on 23 Apr 1651 in Newburyport, Essex, Massachusetts about age 36.

Elizabeth married John Lowell between 1639 and 1641 in Newbury, Essex, Mass.

104. Thomas Jewell, son of Edward Jewell and Unknown, was born about 1608 in Kingston, Surrey, England and died on 21 Jul 1654 in Braintree, Mass about age 46.

General Notes: THOMAS JEWELL was probably born in England, not far from the year 1600. The name has been written Jule, Joyell, Jewel, then Jewell.

Thomas JEWELL is assumed to have arrived in the Boston area aboard the ship "Planter" in 1635, however, the first authentic account is in the early part of 1639, and shows that he resided in Braintree, Massachusetts, and had then a wife and one child, probably a daughter.

The Boston record is as follows:

"The 24th day, 2d mo., 1639. Also there is granted to Thomas Jewell, of the Mount, Miller, for three heads, 12 acres, upon the covenant of three shillings per acre." This "Mount," was Mt. Wollaston; first settled in 1625, and named from Capt. Wollaston; incorporated as Braintree in 1640; Quincy was set off in 1792, and Randolph in 1793. The tract was laid to Boston by the General Court or Legislature, in 1634; and Dec. 11th of that year the inhabitants after a lecture chose seven men who should divide these lands to those that might improve them, atthe rate of 4 acres to each person in the family; gratuitously to citizens of Boston, and for three shillings per acre to others.

The following is a copy of his will, as witnessed by Wm. Scant and Hannah H. Harbor.
The will of Thomas Jewell of Brantray, while he is yet in perfect memory.
My Soule I commit into the hands of Almighty God in ye mediation of Jesus Christ, and my body to the dust.
All ye Estate whch God hath given me I doe give to my wife for to be hers as long as she is a widow, and so remainds; but if she shall marry, then to divide it into three parts; and two parts to be divided among my children, and the third to be hers. I doe by this will give power to these two my friends herein mentioned, namely William Neadam andTho. ffoster, to take the care and oversight of all this my estate for my wife and children good, according to your best wisdom to be ordered. dated the 10th, 2d month, 1654."

Thomas married Grizel Carey Fletcher.

The child from this marriage was:

52        i.  Thomas Jewell

105. Grizel Carey Fletcher, daughter of Robert Fletcher and Sarah, was born between 1612 and 1618 in Chelmsford, Middlesex, England and died on 9 Jul 1669 in Chelmsford, Mass.

Grizel married Thomas Jewell.

106. John Guilford, son of John Guilford and Mary, was born about 1615 in England and died on 26 Sep 1660 in Hingham, Mass about age 45.

John married Mary Norton.

The child from this marriage was:

53        i.  Susannah Guilford

107. Mary Norton, daughter of William Norton and Ann Elizabeth Smith, was born between 1616 and 1617 in Kent, England and died on 7 May 1660 in Hingham, Mass.

Mary married John Guilford.

108. Richard Blood, son of James Blood and Unknown, was born about 1617 in Ruddington, Nottingham, England and died on 7 Dec 1683 in Groton, Mass about age 66.

General Notes: Richard BLOOD was born in Ruddington, Nottingham, England in 1617. Heis found in New England in 1642 when his wife Isabel, is named in thewill of Henry WILKINSON. Isabel is listed as a cousin of Henry. "Story of the Bloods", by Roger Deane Harris, page 164-165 , "Geneology Dictionary of the First Families of New England" by James Savage", page 208 and "Geneological Gleanings in England" by Waters, page not given.

According to the Archives of the Salt Lake City Library, Richard married Isabel/Isobel 25 November 1642, place not given. Another sources states that Richard and Isobel were married in 1642 in Groton, Massachusetts. They had a daughter in June of 1648, born in Lynn, Massachusetts. (Salt Lake City Library-Archives) "New England Marriages Prior to 1700" by Clarence Almon Torrey and (Vital Records of Births in Lynn, Massachusetts), page 54.

Richard and Isabel lived in Lynn, Massachusetts until about 1657. He probably worked at the first iron foundery in the colonies. He also served as a Constable of Lynn in 1657. "Story of the Bloods" by Roger Deane Harris, page 6.

After moving to Groton, Richard was chief of the original proprietorsand was granted sixty acres of land. The other land grants were for twenty or fifty acres. Richard was one of the signers of the petition to have Groton become a town. "Bicentennial for Silas Blood 1775-1976"by Marion B. Lawrence, page 43.

In 1668, Richard BLOOD and several others, were chosen as overseers of the highways. He was also Town Clerk and sat on the Board of Selectmen in 1669. In some of the records, Richard's surname is spelled as BLUD and as BLOUD "Early Records of Groton, Massachusetts" by Samuel A.Green, page 24-25 & 57 and (Groton Vital Records) page 204.

War broke out with the Indians and in 1675, during King Phillips War,the town of Groton was attacked. Richard and his family, along with many others inhabitants, fled to Concord, Massachusetts and stayed there until the fighting was over. Groton was resettled by 1678 and Richard returned with the others. There were many clashes with the Indians and James BLOOD, Richard's son was killed at Groton 13 September 1692.Three of Richard's grandchildren were captured by the Indians on 20 June 1707 and taken to Canada. Sarah TARBELL was placed in a Convent. Her brothers, John and Zechariah became Chiefs of the Coughnawaga Tribe. They were among the founders of St. Regis and in 1883 still had descendants living there. "Groton During the Indian Wars 1655-1790" by Samuel A. Green, page 106 & 124, and "Memorials of the Descendants of William Shattuck" by Lemuel Shadduck, page 369.

Richard passed away 7 December 1683 in Groton, Massachusetts. He had deeded land to his sons shortly before his death. Administration of his estate was granted to his widow and his three sons, James, Joseph, and Nathaniel on 1 April 1684. His widow, Isabel gave bond on 8 July 1684 with Joseph PARKER and Zachariah FERRIS as surities. She had movedin with her daughter, Hannah and Hannah's husband, Joseph Parker, Jr.in Groton after Richard's death. It is not known when Isabel died. Her son-in-law, Joseph PARKER, petitioned to sell her land in 1705. "Story of the Bloods" by Roger Deane Harris, pages 164-166 and (Court Records of Middlesex County, Quarterly Court)

Some researchers have Richard BLOOD listed as a brother of Robert BLOOD with their Father being James BLOOD. James was born about 1600 and would have only been seventeen years old and unmarried when Richard was born in 1617. James was married in St. Peter's Church in the city of Nottingham on 7 February 1630/31 to Ellen HARRISON. Richard and Robert lived in the same area and may have been brothers or cousins. "Story of the Bloods" by Roger Deane Harris, page 1.

Richard and Isabel had seven known children and their descendants arescattered from Massachusetts to California and from Canada to Florida. I'm pleased to know that I descend from people who had the imagination and fortitude to leave the security of their homeland and take a chance on finding a better life.
Submitted by Jacqueline Boland Arnold of Melbourne, Florida.
The Children of Richard and his wife Isabel BLOOD, were:
1. Joseph,
2. James, d. Sept 13, 1692, m.(1) Elizabeth LONGLEY, (2) Abigail KEMP.
3. Sarah, b. June 1648, m. Zacariah FERRIS.
4. Nathaniel, b. April 1650, m. Hannah PARKER.
5, Mary, d. April 19, 1662.
6. Hannah, b. March 1664, m. Joseph PARKER.
7. Elizabeth, m. Thomas TARBELL.

Richard married Isabelle Wilkinson on 25 Nov 1642 in Groton, Mass.

The child from this marriage was:

54        i.  James Blood

109. Isabelle Wilkinson was born on 23 Dec 1621 in England and died on 13 Sep 1692 in Groton, Mass at age 70.

Isabelle married Richard Blood on 25 Nov 1642 in Groton, Mass.

110. Samuel Kemp was born about 1637 in St Julian, Norwich, County Norfolk, England (Christening) and died after 1692 in Billerica, Mass.

Samuel married Sarah Foster on 23 May 1662 in Billerica, Mass.

The child from this marriage was:

55        i.  Abigail Kemp

111. Sarah Foster, daughter of Andrew Foster and Ann Alcock, was born on 23 May 1642 in Andover, Essex, Mass and died after 1683 in Groton, Mass.

Sarah married Samuel Kemp on 23 May 1662 in Billerica, Mass.

128. Kenelm Winslow, son of Thomas Winslow and Mary Bucke, was born in 1533 in Droitwich, Worcester, England and died on 9 Nov 1607 in St Andrews Parish, Worcester, Kempsey, England at age 74.

General Notes: There is confusion around who Kenelm's wife was. Catherine or Elizabeth is the first name usually associated. Then there is Elizabeth Foliot, Catherine Bucke; or Catherine Morgan.

Notes for Elizabeth Foliot*:
Elizabeth Foliot*, born 1540 in Pyrton, Worchestershire, England; died Unknown.
NEHGR 124: 182-3 REF Winslow1. John G. Hunt conjectured in the 1960s that Kenelm's wife was:
Elizabeth Foliot (b. 1540), dau. of John Foliot, Esq (d. 1579) and first wife Eleanor Moore. Eleanor Moore was the daughter of John Moore of Dunclent, Kidderminster, Worcester, England (d. 1533) and Eleanor Milbourne. Eleanor Milbourne was the daughter of Simon Milbourne (1435-1522). REF Winslow1. The basis for the John G. Hunt theories are two letters where Herbert Pelham and Sir Arthur Hesilrige both write to John Winthrop and refer to Edward Winslow as "my loving cosen." It seemsthat their wives and Winthrop were all cousins. But how? Their ancestry is known and the only hole in Winslow's ancestry
is his paternal grandmother, the wife of Kenelm Winslow of Kempsey. The problem with the above theory (among other things) is that the cousinship is 5th cousins and good for only Hesilrige. Hunt himself ruled this out in 1985, but he conjectured that Kenelm may have married secondly Katharine
Folliot, later (a sister of Elizabeth). He did prove extension financial dealings between the Folliots and Winslows, but they lived only 10miles apart and this is not surprising. r. Kempsey, England

Children of Kenelm Winslow* and Elizabeth Foliot* are:
3852 i. Edward Winslow*, born October 17, 1560 in St. Andrews Parish, Droitwich, Worcestershire, Eng.; died 1620 in Droitwich, Worcestershire, Eng; married (1) Eleanor Pelham* 1583 in Droitwich, Worcestershire, Eng; married (2) Magdalene Ollyver* November 03, 1594.
ii. Richard Winslow, born Unknown; died Unknown.

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Noted events in his life were:

• Other: Two Estates: Clerkenleap; Newport's Place.

Kenelm married Catherine about 1555 in Kempsey, England.

The child from this marriage was:

64        i.  Edward Winslow

129. Catherine was born in 1532 in Droitwich, England and died on 4 Apr 1607 in St Andrews, England at age 75.

Catherine married Kenelm Winslow about 1555 in Kempsey, England.

130. Gilbert Ollyver was born about 1536 in Middlesex, England and died on 26 Oct 1583 in Middlesex, England about age 47.

Gilbert married Margaret Young on 29 Nov 1561 in Middlesex, England.

The child from this marriage was:

65        i.  Magdalene Oliver

131. Margaret Young was born about 1540 in Middlesex, England.

Margaret married Gilbert Ollyver on 29 Nov 1561 in Middlesex, England.

156. Edmund Atherton, son of Humphrey Atherton and Alice, was born in 1576 in Winstanley, Lancastershire, England and died on 10 Apr 1613 in England at age 37.

Edmund married Mary Rudd before 1607 in England.

Children from this marriage were:

78        i.  Humphrey "Immigrant" Atherton

         ii.  Mary Atherton was born in 1590 in England.

        iii.  Henrie Atherton was born in 1606.

         iv.  Elizabeth Atherton was born in 1611.

          v.  James Atherton

157. Mary Rudd was born about 1575 in Winstanley, Lancastershire, England and died after 1611.

Noted events in her life were:

• She has conflicting death information of England.

Mary married Edmund Atherton before 1607 in England.

158. Nathaniel "Immigrant" Wales, son of Nathaniel ?? Wales and Unknown, was born in 1586 in Idle, Yorkshire, England and died on 4 Dec 1661 in Boston, MA at age 75.

General Notes: To N.E.in "James" with Rev. Richard Mather, 1635
Bef. 1637 - Settled at Dorchester
Occupation - Weaver
(Brøderbund WFT Vol. 3, Ed. 1, Tree #0992, Date of Import: Dec 31, 1997)
Relocated to Boston C. 1654
Baptism (LDS): February 26, 1585/86, bap. Yorkshire, England
Freeman: November 02, 1637231,232

Noted events in his life were:

• He immigrated in 1635 to With Richard Mather.

• He was employed in Weaver.

Nathaniel married Susanna Greenaway between 1600 and 1610 in England.

Children from this marriage were:

79        i.  Mary Wales

         ii.  Timothy Wales

        iii.  John Wales

         iv.  Nathaniel Wales

159. Susanna Greenaway, daughter of John "Immigrant" Greenaway and Mary Greenaway, was born between 1590 and 1595 in England and died about 1662 in Glouchester, Essex, MA.

Susanna married Nathaniel "Immigrant" Wales between 1600 and 1610 in England.

192. Robert ?? Colburn was born in 1583 in England and died after 1618 in England.

Robert married Elizabeth Powell before 1618 in England.

The child from this marriage was:

96        i.  Edward "Immigrant" Colburn

193. Elizabeth Powell was born before 1600 in England and died after 1618 in England.

Elizabeth married Robert ?? Colburn before 1618 in England.

196. George "Immigrant" Varnum ²¹ was born about 1593 in Lilborne Parrish, Northamptonshire, England and died on 12 Aug 1649 in Ipswich, Essex, Mass about age 56.

General Notes: George Varnham was among the earliest settlers of Ipswich, MA. He came over from England among the Puritan emigrants who early settled Salem and Ipswich, who are distinguished from the Pilgrims who settled atPlymouth. With him came his wife Hannah and their children, Samuel and Hanna, Samuel being about 16 and Hannah next in age. He was a Puritan who emigrated from England in 1635 (These were called the Salem Puritans as differentiated from the Plymouth Puritans of 1620. The word Pilgrim was invented 100 years later) ! He was one of 71 people who emigrated from Lilbourne Parrish, Northhamptonshire, England. !REF: VOD p13 VG p58 {-6} ENG-EMIG

Noted events in his life were:

• He emigrated in 1635 from A Salem Puritan From England.

George married Hannah.

Children from this marriage were:

98        i.  Samuel Varnum

         ii.  Hannah Varnum

197. Hannah was born about 1600 in Glouchester, England and died after 1620.

Hannah married George "Immigrant" Varnum.²¹

198. Richard Roger "Immigrant" Langton ²² was born about 1602 in England and died in Jan 1672 in Ipswich, Mass about age 70.

Noted events in his life were:

• He emigrated from An Early Immigrant To Ipswich Mass From England.

Richard married Goodie in 1623.

The child from this marriage was:

99        i.  Sarah Langton

199. Goodie was born before 1605 in England and died about 1671 in Ipswich, Mass.

Goodie married Richard Roger "Immigrant" Langton ²² in 1623.

204. Percival "Immigrant" Lowell was born between 1571 and 1575 in England and died on 8 Jan 1664 in Newbury, Essex Co., Mass.

Noted events in his life were:

• He immigrated between 1638 and 1639 to To Mass.

Percival married Rebecca.

The child from this marriage was:

102       i.  John Lowell

205. Rebecca was born about 1575 in England and died on 28 Dec 1645 in Newbury, Essex Co., Mass about age 70.

Rebecca married Percival "Immigrant" Lowell.

206. John Goodale was born before 1600 in England and died on 7 Jul 1625 in Yarmouth, County Norfolk, England.

John married Elizabeth Parlett before 1620 in England.

The child from this marriage was:

103       i.  Elizabeth "Immigrant" Goodale

207. Elizabeth Parlett was born before 1600 in England and died on 8 Apr 1647 in ??newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts.

Elizabeth married John Goodale before 1620 in England.

208. Edward Jewell .

Edward married someone.

His child was:

104       i.  Thomas Jewell

210. Robert Fletcher was born between 1591 and 1592 in Skropshire, Yorkshire, England and died on 3 Apr 1677 in Concord Mass.

Robert married Sarah.

The child from this marriage was:

105       i.  Grizel Carey Fletcher

211. Sarah .

Sarah married Robert Fletcher.

212. John Guilford was born about 1589 in St Andrew Hoborn, London, Middlesex, England.

John married Mary.

The child from this marriage was:

106       i.  John Guilford

213. Mary was born about 1593 in St Andrew Hoborn, London, Middlesex, England and died on 7 May 1660 in Hingham, Mass about age 67.

Mary married John Guilford.

214. William Norton was born about 1584 in Chiswick, London, England and died on 6 Jun 1639 at sea Annapolis, Nova Scotia about age 55.

William married Ann Elizabeth Smith.

The child from this marriage was:

107       i.  Mary Norton

215. Ann Elizabeth Smith was born about 1586 in Kent, England and died on 8 Oct 1675 in Hingham, Mass about age 89.

Ann married William Norton.

216. James Blood died on 17 Dec 1683 in Concord Mass.

James married someone.

His child was:

108       i.  Richard Blood

222. Andrew Foster, son of Andrew Foster and Margery Elliott, died on 7 May 1685 in Andover, Mass.

Andrew married Ann Alcock about 1640 in Andover, Essex, Mass.

Children from this marriage were:

111       i.  Sarah Foster

         ii.  Mary Foster was born in 1652.

        iii.  Andrew Foster

         iv.  Abraham Foster

          v.  Hannah Foster

223. Ann Alcock was born about 1617 in England and died on 3 Dec 1693 in Salem, Essex Co., MA about age 76.

General Notes: Ann Foster, widow of Andrew, was accused of being a witch in the latespring or early summer of 1692. She was examined four times in the summer of 1692, and was kept in chains in the prison. She readily agreedto say whatever her accusors wanted her to say, except in one area: she refused to denounce her daughter, Mary Lacey, and her granddaughter, Mary Lacey. Mary renounced her mother, and was spared; Ann was condemned and died in prison.

Ann married Andrew Foster about 1640 in Andover, Essex, Mass.

256. Thomas Winslow, son of Richard Winslow and Unknown, was born about 1490 in Kempsey, England and died before 25 Sep 1562 in Kempsey, Worcestershire, England.

General Notes: Or some say his name was Thomas Winslow

Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence in Kerswell.

Thomas married Mary Bucke about 1540 in Droitwich, England.

Children from this marriage were:

128       i.  Kenelm Winslow

         ii.  Richard Winslow was born on 17 Jul 1555.

257. Mary Bucke, daughter of Kenelm Bucke and Ellen Neville, was born about 1505 in Kempsey, Worcestershire, England and died after 1555 in England.

Mary married Thomas Winslow about 1540 in Droitwich, England.

312. Humphrey Atherton was born before 1560 in England and died in England.

Humphrey married Alice.

The child from this marriage was:

156       i.  Edmund Atherton

313. Alice was born before 1560 in England.

Alice married Humphrey Atherton.

316. Nathaniel ?? Wales was born about 1565 in England.

Nathaniel married someone.

His child was:

158       i.  Nathaniel "Immigrant" Wales

318. John "Immigrant" Greenaway was born about 23 Jun 1563 in Maybe Staines, Chester, England and died between Feb 1650 and May 1652 in Dorchester, Suffolk, MA.

General Notes: John and Mary Greenaway or Grenoway--there were various spellings of the name--by one of those strange coincidences of nomenclature, came over in the good ship Mary and John, a vessel of 400 tons. This ship, which was a very large one for the time, sailed from Plymouth, Eng., and was the first of the fleet to reach the Massachusetts coast in the great Puritan migration of 1630. After a passage of 70 days she arrived off Nantasket Point, now Hull, on May 30, old style, two weeks before Governor Winthrop arrived off Salem. From one of the passengers we learn that "the word of God was preached and expounded every day during the voyage. The number of passengers was 140." A day or two later the passengers and their "famished cattle" were landed at Rock Hill (Savin Hill), Dorchester. This was more than three months before the founding of Boston proper, which by the present style of dates was September 17, 1630.

John Greenaway was past the prime of life when he came to the new country. "He was a millwright by trade and was much respected by his fellow townsmen," according to the "History of the Town of Dorchester." Hewas the first person admitted a freeman in that town.

"Besides the right of suffrage," says William Dana Orcutt, in his book entitled "Good Old Dorchester," "the freemen enjoyed advantages in the division of the lands, and were members of the General Court, until the representative system began."

It must be remembered that the settlement of the new colony was by a specially chartered company and only the stockholders at first had theright to vote. This privilege was soon afterward extended to the freemen, who of necessity were also church members, and thus early in the history of the colony there was a semblance of our modern popular government. The first application for the right of freeman was made October 30, 1630, and twenty-four of the 108 were settlers in Dorchester, John Greenaway heading the list of twenty-four.

Freemen were required to be church members by the passage of an order, May 18, 1631, at the second General Court held after the arrival ofGovernor Winthrop and the transfer of the charter to New England, which provided that "to the end the body of the commons may be preserved of honest and good men, no man shall, for the time to come, be admitted to the freedom of this body politick but such as are members of some of the churches within the limits of the same."

The Mary and John made a good passage and arrived at Nantasket May 30without casualty. These one hundred and forty passengers are generally known as the Dorchester Company, from the place chosen for their settlement, and as they remained a distinct body of colonists, and thereare contemporary records to identify most of them, it has been possible to compile a tentative list of those who came on this pioneer ship.Five years later a great majority of them removed to Windsor, CT under the leadership of Warham. (The Winthrop Fleet of 1630)

Noted events in his life were:

• He immigrated in 1630 to Maybe On Ship Mary And John.

• He was employed in Millwright.

• Freeman: 1631.

• He had a residence in Dorchester MA.

John married Mary Greenaway about 1601 in England.

Children from this marriage were:

159       i.  Susanna Greenaway

         ii.  Ursula Greenaway

        iii.  Mary Greenaway

         iv.  Katherine Greenaway

          v.  Ann Greenaway

         vi.  Elizabeth Greenaway

319. Mary Greenaway was born about 1580 in Staines, Chester, England and died on 23 Jan 1658 in Dorchester, MA about age 78.

Mary married John "Immigrant" Greenaway about 1601 in England.

444. Andrew Foster was born about 1552 in Olynes, Essex, England and died in Andover, Mass.

Andrew married Margery Elliott on 17 May 1584 in Hunsdon, County Hertford, England.

The child from this marriage was:

222       i.  Andrew Foster

445. Margery Elliott was born about 1556 in Olynes, Essex, England.

Margery married Andrew Foster on 17 May 1584 in Hunsdon, County Hertford, England.

512. Richard Winslow was born in Earl's Croome Manor, Worcestershire, England and died in England.

General Notes: The Winslow ancestry prior to William or Thomas Winslow( 1490-1562) and Mary Bucke has been confusing. A couple scenarios are as follows:

(1) The "country" Winslows
This Thomas Winslow of Kerswell, Kempsey, England
His father Richard Winslow( died abt 1546) of Earl's Croome, England
Other ancestors have been in the Severn Valley of England since 1425

(2) Some of this taken from the Winslow Memorial which for this time period is also confusing.
This William Winslow of Kempsey, England
John ( or Thomas) Winslow(b = 1452 Burton, Oxfordshire, England- d England) married Cecilia (Lady Agnes) Tansley ( abt 1480 in England
Thomas (or William John) Winslow (1400 in England- d abt 1463 England) married Agnes Throckmorton ( 1420-1463 England and daughter of Sir John Throckmorton-(1380- 1445 Fladbury, Warwick, M.P.-) and Eleanor de la Spine)
William Wyncelow ( b abt 1375 England) maybe married Agnes Poore (1378)

Noted events in his life were:

• Pet cow: Supposedly Named "Filpayle".

Richard in England.

His child was:

256       i.  Thomas Winslow

514. Kenelm Bucke was born before 1490 in England and died on 2 Jan 1550 in England.

Kenelm married Ellen Neville about 1529 in Kempsey, Warwickshire, England.

The child from this marriage was:

257       i.  Mary Bucke

515. Ellen Neville was born about 1490 in England and died after 1547 in England.

Ellen married Kenelm Bucke about 1529 in Kempsey, Warwickshire, England.

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