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     Thomas Russ was born circa 1571 at Cranford, Suffolk, England.¹ He married Thomasine Stanfield, daughter of John Stanfield.¹ Thomas Russ died in March 1635 at Cranford, Suffolk, England.¹

     Frances White was born in 1575 at Stourton, Le Steeple, Nottinghamshire, England. She was the daughter of Alexander White and Eleanor Smith.¹ Frances White married Francis Jessop, son of Richard Jessop Esq., of Broom Hall and Ann Swyft, on 24 January 1604/5 at Worksop Parish, Yorkshire, England.² Frances White died in 1636 at Rotherham, Yorkshire, England, at age 61 years.¹

     William Drake of Yardbury died in 1636.²

     Zachary Bicknell was born circa 1590.² He married Agnes Lovell, daughter of John Lovell and Elinore (?), before 1624 at England.¹ The group of Reverend Joseph Hull embarks for America. On 20 March 1634/35 at Weymouth, Massachusetts Bay Colony, England.^3,4 Zachary Bicknell emigrated with Agnes Lovell on 20 March 1634/35 at England; On Hotten's list of the Reverend Hull Company, "Agnes Bicknell his (Zachary's) wife aged 27 yeare."^5,4 Zachary Bicknell emigrated from England leaving 20 March 1634/35; On Hotten's list of the Reverend Hull Company, "Zachary Bicknell aged 45 yeare."¹ He emigrated with John Bicknell on 20 March 1634/35 at England; On Hotten's list of the Reverend Hull Company, "Jno. Bicknell his (Zachary's) son aged 11 yeare."^5,4 Zachary Bicknell lived circa September 1635 at Wymouth, Massachusetts; Twenty acres of land were assigned and sold to the Bicknell family on which to build their dwelling and make their home. This lot and house were located on what is now Middle Street, in the village of East Weymouth, Mass., the house having been built in the autumn of 1635. Their dwelling was probably a one-room log house, after the fashion of the houses of the early settlers of New England.³ He died in 1636 at Massachusetts. He died within two years of landing in the New World.³

     Sir John Hayward was born circa 1583 at London, England.² He was the son of Lord Mayor Roland Hayward and Katherine Smythe.¹ Sir John Hayward witnessed the will of Alice Judd in 1592 at London, England; "To her daughter, Alice Smith, £50; her daughters, Katherine and Margaret, £10 each; to her daughters, Katherine and Elizabeth, £10 to be paid on their attaining their majority. ... To her daughter Katherine (wife of Sir Rowland Hayward), her best chair of crimson velvet, embroidered with silk and gold, and a long cushion suitable to it, and her best ring, being a diamond, to her sons George and John, £10 a year at the age of twenty-one, to her daughter Alice, £20, and to Katherine, Mary, and Amice, £10 on attaining the age of twenty-one or on marriage. ... Then follow bequests of £20 each to her sons-in-law, Sir Rowland Hayward, ..."³ Sir John Hayward bequeathed £10 a year at the age of twenty-one in the will of his grandmother, Dame Alice Smythe in 1592.³ He married Anne Sandys circa 1600 at England.^4,2 Sir John Hayward died in 1636 at England. He died sine prole.^1,5

     Reverend John Maverick was baptized on 27 October 1578 or 28 December 1578 at Awliscombe, Devonshire, England.^3,6,1,7 He was the son of Peter Maverick, Vicar of Awliscombe and Dorothy Tucke.^3,4,5 Reverend John Maverick matriculated at Exeter College, age 18, being described as a clergyman's son on 24 October 1595 at Oxford, England.^3,8,2 He was ordained as deacon and priest on 29 July 1597 at Exeter, Devonshire, England.^8,3 He received the degree of B.A. On 8 July 1599 at Exeter College, Oxford, England.^8,2 He married Mary Gye, daughter of Robert Gye Gent. and Grace Dowrish, on 28 October 1600 at Ilsington, Devonshire, England.^{9,2,5,10,1,11} Reverend John Maverick received the degree of M.A. On 7 July 1603 at Exeter College, Oxford, England.^8,2 He was a witness where Robert Gye Gent. brought suit against Radford Maverick in the Court of Requests, alleging that Grace Dowrish's father "gave great sums to Radford Maverick to bring up his daughter Mary, and that Maverick bestowed her in marriage to John Maverick, his cousin german." In 1604 at England.² Reverend John Maverick was curate from 1606 to 1614 at South Huish, Devonshire, England.³ He was rector from 1615 to 1629 at Beaworthy, Devonshire, England.³ He was inducted at Silverton by William Cotton, Bishop of Exeter, to the rectory of Beaworthy, on the presentation of Arthur Arscott, Esq., patron of the living, on 30 August 1615 at Devonshire, England.⁸ He was chosen as one of the teachers of the Puritan church that was organized at Plymouth, England in March 1629/30.⁸ He emigrated with Mary Gye on 20 March 1630 at Plymouth, England; She sailed for New England aboard the "Mary and John."⁵ Reverend John Maverick emigrated from Plymouth, England, leaving 20 March 1629/30; He sailed aboard the "Mary and John," one of the ships of Winthrop's fleet.^3,8,5 He immigrated to Dorchester, New England, arriving 30 May 1630.^8,3 He was a minister until his death between 1631 and 1636 at Dorchester, Massachusetts.^8,3 He took the oath as Freeman on 18 May 1631 at Dorchester, Massachusetts.⁸ "Mr. Maverick, one of the ministers of Dorchester, in drying a little powder (which took fire by the heat of the fire pan), fired a small barrel of two or three pounds, yet did no other harm but singed his clothes. It was in the new meeting-house which was thatched, and the thatch only blacked a little" at Dorchester, Massachusetts, on 19 March 1631/32.^9,12 He established, as one of two ruling ministers and two deacons, the rules of government for the town of Dorchester in 1633 at Dorchester, Massachusetts.³ He was owner/proprieter of two cows and responsible for forty feet of double-railed fence.³ He died on 3 February 1635/36 at Dorchester, Massachusetts. According to John Winthrop, "Mr. John Maverick, teacher of the church of Dorchester, died, being near sixty years of age. He was a [blank] man of a very humble spirit, and faithful in furthering the work of the Lord here, both in the churches and civil state."^3,13,14,1,5

     Elizabeth (?) was born say 1609 at England. She married Thomas Blanchard at England.¹ Elizabeth (?) died before 23 July 1636 at England.¹ Elizabeth (?) was buried in Goodworth Clatford, Hampshire, England.¹

     Robert Stokes of Wycomb was born say 1575 at England. He married Grace (?).² Robert Stokes of Wycomb was listed as a husbandman in the Baker's Company records suggests he didn't own his own land and probably raised animals, possibly sheep.² He was a freeman of Wycomb in 1630.³ He died in 1637.

     Wilhelm V, Landgraf von Hessen-Kassel married Amalie Elisabeth, Landgräfin von Hessen-Kassel.² Wilhelm V, Landgraf von Hessen-Kassel died in 1637.¹

     Anne Lawter was born circa 1582 at America. She was the daughter of Mary Fiske.¹ Anne Lawter married John Ffiske, son of William Ffiske and Anna Austye, at Suffolk, England; 2nd cousins.¹ Anne Lawter died in 1637. She died during a voyage to New England.¹

     Janneke de Marees was born circa 1591. She was the daughter of Daniel de Marees and Janneke d' Hurter.¹ Marriage banns for Janneke de Marees and Jan Hendrickszen Selyns were published on 13 December 1617 at the Reformed Oude Kerk, Amsterdam, Noord Holland, Netherlands; His 1st. "Jan Selijnsz, aged 25 years, having no parents, residing on the Rokin, and Janneke de Marez, aged 20 years, assisted by Janneke d'Hurter, her mother, residing at Oudenzijdsvoorburgwal."¹ As of before 1620,her married name was Selyns. Janneke de Marees was was a Deaconess in 1631 at the Reformed Church, Amsterdam, Noord Holland, Netherlands. She died on 26 January 1637 at Amsterdam, Noord Holland, Netherlands.

     Jane (?) was born in 1573 at Paignton, Devon, England.¹ She married Henry Penny of Paignton, son of William Penye, circa 1593 at Paignton, Devon, England.² Jane (?) died on 29 October 1637 at Paignton, Devon, England, at age 64 years.¹

     Mary Fiennes was granddaughter of Lord Dacre, who was executed in 1541.³ She was born circa 1571 at Maiden Newton, Dorset, England.² She was the daughter of Gregory Fiennes, 4th Baron Dacre of the South.^2,1 Mary Fiennes lived to marry someone named Wheatley.⁴ She married Frank Wheatley of Tingsboro, son of Captain John Wheatleigh of Tingsboro and Mary (?).^1,5,3 Mary Fiennes died after 1638 at England.²

     John Jessup was born circa 1606? At Yorkshire, England. He was the son of Francis Jessop and Frances White.¹ John Jessup married Joanna Kerrich, daughter of Thomas Kerrich of Saxsted and N. N. (?), before 1622.² John Jessup was made supervisor of the will of his father-in-law, Thomas Kerrich, Yeoman of Saxsted in Suffolk on 6 January 1622.² He witnessed the will of Thomas Kerrich of Saxsted on 6 January 1621/22 at Saxsted, Suffolk, England.² John Jessup died in February 1637/38 at Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut.¹

     Also called Abraham Mellows.² Abraham Mellowes was born circa 1570 at Boston, Lincolnshire, England.^3,4,5 He married Martha Bulkeley, daughter of Reverend Doctor Edward Bulkeley of Odell and Olive Irby, before 1595 at Odell, Bedfordshire, England.^6,2,1,5,7 "Through his marriage to Martha Bulkeley, Abraham Mellowes became a part of an extensive and distinguished kinship network, many members of which came to New England, among whom were Atherton Haugh and Rev. Thomas James."⁶ Abraham Mellowes was before 1633 at Boston, Lincolnshire, England.^4,6 He and Martha Bulkeley immigrated to Charlestown, Massachusetts Bay Colony, arriving after 1633.⁴ Abraham Mellowes admitted as an inhabitant of Charlestown in September 1633.⁶ "Abraham Mellows and Martha his wife and Edward Mellows their son" were admitted to Charlestown church" at (probably October) on 19 October 1633.^6,8 He was a farmer.⁴ He was a Freeman on 14 May 1634 at Massachusetts Bay Colony.^4,9,10 He was granted two acres of planting ground on 10 January 1634/35 at Charlestown, Massachusetts Bay Colony.¹¹ He was overseer of highways on 13 January 1634/35 at Charlestown, Massachusetts Bay Colony.¹¹ He signed the agreement establishing the office of selectman in Charlestown on 10 February 1634/35.⁶ He died between 23 April 1638 and 30 December 1638 at Charleston, (Cambridge) Middlesex, Massachusetts.⁶ He was granted two hundred acres of land by the Massachusetts Bay General Court on 6 September 1638.^12,6 His estate was probated on 4 June 1639; The "will of Mr. Abraham Mellows was delivered in" to Suffolk court.^6,13,5

     Thomas Clarke was born circa 1567 at Banham, Norfolk, England.¹ He was baptized on 7 March 1568 at Banham, Norfolk, England.¹ He married Mary Canne on 17 October 1602 at Banham, Norfolk, England.¹ Thomas Clarke died in May 1638 at Banham, Norfolk, England.¹ Thomas Clarke was buried in Banham, Norfolk, England.¹

     Oliver Mellowes was born in 1595? At Boston, Lincolnshire, England.^1,2 He was the son of Abraham Mellowes and Martha Bulkeley.¹ Oliver Mellowes married Mary James, daughter of Reverend John James and Alice (?), on 3 August 1620 at Boston, Lincolnshire, England.^1,2 Oliver Mellowes married Elizabeth Hawkredd on 1 January 1633/34 at Boston, Lincolnshire, England; His 2nd. Her 2nd (widow).¹ Oliver Mellowes was admitted to the church in July 1634 at Boston, Massachusetts.³ He died in November 1638 at Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachussetts, at age 43 years.² His estate was probated in December 1638; Administration of his estate was granted to his widow.³

     Agnes Gosling was born circa 1569 at England. She married Robert Bent of Penton Grafton, son of John Bent of Penton Grafton and Edith Bent, Mrs., on 13 October 1589 at Penton Grafton, Weyhill Parish, Andover Division, Hampshire, England.^3,2,4,5 Agnes Gosling died in 1639 at Boston Harbor, Massachusetts. Agnes Bent, mother of John of Sudbury, died in Boston Harbor: About the time the shippe come to anchor in Boston harbor the woman Agnes Bent died and they procured to carry hir ashore to be burried."⁶

     Martha Bulkeley was born circa 1572 at Odell, Bedfordshire, England.³ She was the daughter of Reverend Doctor Edward Bulkeley of Odell and Olive Irby.^1,2 Martha Bulkeley married Abraham Mellowes before 1595 at Odell, Bedfordshire, England.^2,1,4,3,5 Martha Bulkeley and Abraham Mellowes immigrated to Charlestown, Massachusetts Bay Colony, arriving after 1633.⁶ "Abraham Mellows and Martha his wife and Edward Mellows their son" were admitted to Charlestown church" at (probably October) on 19 October 1633.^2,7 Martha Bulkeley died in 1639 at Charleston, Suffolk County, Massachussetts.³

     J. Wheelock was born on 7 October 1563 at Donington, Shropshire, England.¹ He was the son of Humphrey Wheelock and Margaret Winter.¹ J. Wheelock married Elizabeth Rogers, daughter of John Rogers and Elizabeth (?), on 3 May 1595 at Donington, Shropshire, England.¹ J. Wheelock died on 11 September 1639 at Biddulph, Staffordshire, England, at age 75 years, 11 months and 4 days.¹

     Dorothy Mortimore was born circa 1603 at Thornbury Parish, Gloucestershire, England.² She married Richard Tayer Jr., son of Richard Tayer of Thornbury and Ursula Dimery, on 5 April 1624 at the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Thornbury, Gloucestershire, England.^1,3,4,5 Dorothy Mortimore accompanied the immigration of Richard Tayer Jr. in 1641 to Braintree, Massachusetts, America; A widower, and presumably a younger brother of Thomas, coming to New England with 8 children.^6,7 Dorothy Mortimore died on 17 January 1640/41 at Thornbury Parish, Gloucestershire, England.^4,2 She was a witness where Richard Tayer Jr. sold land to his son, then removed to Boston, in 1648 at Braintree, Massachusetts, America.¹

     Also called Georg, Herzog zu Braunschweig - Lüneburg - Calenberg.³ Georg, Herzog von Braunschweig-Lüneburg was born on 17 February 1582 at Celle.¹ He was the son of Wilhelm "der Jüngere", Herzog zu Braunschweig - Lüneburg and Dorothea of Denmark.² Georg, Herzog von Braunschweig-Lüneburg married Anna Eleonore von Hessen-Darmstadt, daughter of Ludwig V, Landgraf von Hesse-Darmstadt and Magdalene von Brandenburg, on 14 December 1617 at Darmstadt, Germany.⁴ Georg, Herzog von Braunschweig-Lüneburg died on 12 April 1641 at Hildeshein/Wolfenbüttel at age 59 years, 1 month and 26 days.¹

     William Hutchinson was christened on 14 August 1586 at Alford, Lincolnshire, England.¹ He married Anne Marbury, daughter of Reverend Francis Marbury and Bridget Dryden, on 9 August 1612 at London, England.¹ William Hutchinson died in 1642 at Boston, Massachusetts, at age 55 years.¹

     Thomas Marshfield of Exeter was born between 1600 and 1605 at England.¹ He married Mercy Marshfield, Mrs. before 1625. Thomas Marshfield of Exeter lived in 1633 at Exeter, Devonshire, England.¹ He emigrated from Barnstable, Devonshire, England, leaving 1634; With a corrected reading of Winthrop's Journal [ref. TAG 74:225], Thomas is identified as arriving from Barnstable, Devonshire aboard the 'Regard' in 1634. The revised entry for Nov. 13, 1634 is:

"The Regard, a ship of Barnstable, of about two hundred tons, arrived with twenty passengers and about fifty cattle.
"One thing I think fit to observe, as a witness of God's providence for this plantation. There came in this ship one Marisfeild, a poor godly man of Exeter, being very desirous to come to us, but not able to transport his family. There was in the city a rich merchant, one Marshall, who being troubled in his dreams about the said poor man, could not be quiet till he had sent for him and given him £50, and lent him £100, willing him withal, that, if he wanted, he should send to him for more. This Marsfeild grew suddenly rich, and then lost his godliness, and his wealth soon after."¹

He lived in 1635 at Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.¹ He lived before 1637 at Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut.¹ He was said to have "withdrawn" from Windsor, and may have died then in 1642.¹ He sold some land in 1642 at Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut.¹ He was relieved of his entire estate to pay debts incurred, probably from a shipping venture begun in 1640 with Henry Wolcott, Samuel Wakeman, and the Wyllys family on 14 October 1642.² He died between 1642 and 1649 at Massachusetts. No further record is found and Savage states 'Perhaps he was lost at sea.^1,3'

     Willliam Chandler of Roxbury was baptized on 12 October 1595 at Bishops-Stortford, Hertfordshire, England.³ He was the son of Henry Chandler of Bishops-Stortford and Anne (?).² Willliam Chandler of Roxbury married Annis Bayford, daughter of Francis Bayford and Joan (?), on 6 November 1626 at Farnham, Essex, England.¹ Willliam Chandler of Roxbury learned the trade of point making, the making of lace tags for fastening clothing which were in vogue before buttons came into use.³ He immigrated to New England arriving 1637; He brought his wife and four small children, Thomas, Hannah, John and William. His fifth child, Sarah, was born here.³ He was admitted a freeman on 13 May 1640 at Roxbury, Massachusetts.³ He died on 26 January 1641/42 at Roxbury, Massachusetts, at age 46 years, 3 months and 14 days. "1641. Month 11th day 26. Wiilia' Chandler, a Christian & godly brothr dyed of a Consumption."³

     Mary Canne was baptized circa 1580 at Old Buckenham, Norfolk, England.¹ She married Thomas Clarke on 17 October 1602 at Banham, Norfolk, England.¹ Mary Canne died on 22 May 1642 at Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.²

     Marie de Médicis was born on 26 April 1573 at Florence, Italy.² She married Henri IV, roi de France, son of Antoine, duc de Vendôme and Jeanne III d' Albret, in October 1600; His 2nd. Marie de Médicis died on 3 July 1642 at Cologne, Germany, at age 69 years, 2 months and 7 days.²

     Anne Marbury was christened on 20 July 1591.² She was the daughter of Reverend Francis Marbury and Bridget Dryden.^1,2 Anne Marbury married William Hutchinson on 9 August 1612 at London, England.² Anne Marbury died in 1643 at age 51 years. She was killed by Indians.²

     Roi de France Louis XIII "Le Juste" de Bourbon was born on 27 September 1601 at Fontainebleau, France.¹ He was the son of Henri IV, roi de France and Marie de Médicis.¹ Roi de France Louis XIII "Le Juste" de Bourbon married Anne von Habsburg, daughter of König von Spanien Philip III von Habsburg and Margaret von Habsburg, in 1615.^2,3 Roi de France Louis XIII "Le Juste" de Bourbon died on 14 May 1643 at Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France, at age 41 years, 7 months and 17 days.¹

     John Stockton of Kiddington was born circa 1562 at Kiddington, Malpas Parish, Chesire, England. He was the son of Mary Wright.² John Stockton of Kiddington died on 13 June 1643 at England.³

     "It is probable that her maiden name was Agnes Lovell."³ Her married name was Agnes Bicknell. Agnes Lovell was born circa 1598 at England.⁴ She was the daughter of John Lovell and Elinore (?).² Agnes Lovell married Zachary Bicknell before 1624 at England.⁵ The group of Reverend Joseph Hull embarks for America. On 20 March 1634/35 at Weymouth, Massachusetts Bay Colony, England.^3,6 Agnes Lovell emigrated from England leaving 20 March 1634/35; On Hotten's list of the Reverend Hull Company, "Agnes Bicknell his (Zachary's) wife aged 27 yeare."^7,6 She emigrated with Zachary Bicknell on 20 March 1634/35 at England; On Hotten's list of the Reverend Hull Company, "Zachary Bicknell aged 45 yeare."⁵ Agnes Lovell married Richard Rockwood of Braintree before March 1636/37 at Weymouth, Massachusetts, America; Her 2nd (widow).^1,8,3 "William Reade, haveing bought the house and 20 acres of land at Weymouth, unfenced, for œ7, 13s, 4d, which was Zachary Bicknell's (after Bicknell's death), of Richard Rocket & his wife (Zachary's widow - rbs), is to have the same sale confirrned by the child when hee cometh to age, or else the child to alow all such costs as the Court shall thinke meet." At Braintree, Massachusetts, on 9 March 1636/37.^9,10 Agnes Lovell died on 9 July 1643 at Braintree, Massachusetts, America.^1,11,12 Agnes Lovell was buried in Massachusetts. She was probably buried with her second husband in the old burial yard at Briantree (now Quincy) or on the Rockwood farm.³

     Sarah Loring was born circa 1600. She married John Holbrooke, son of William Holbrooke and Edith Saunders, circa 1620.¹ Sarah Loring died on 14 November 1643 at possibly.¹

     John Holbrooke was born circa 1595 at Somerset, England.¹ He was the son of William Holbrooke and Edith Saunders.^1,2 John Holbrooke married Sarah Loring circa 1620.² John Holbrooke died circa 1644 at Weymouth, Massachusetts.

     William Lessie of Blyborough was born circa 1584 at Suffolk, England.² He died circa 1644 at Blyborough, Suffolk, England.³

     Elizabeth de Bourbon was born in 1602.¹ She was the daughter of Henri IV, roi de France and Marie de Médicis.¹ Elizabeth de Bourbon married King of Spain Philip IV von Habsburg in 1621; His 1st.¹ Elizabeth de Bourbon died in 1644 at age 42 years.¹

     John Wright Esq. was eldest grandson of Myddle John and father of Samuel Wright.³ He was a Puritan.³ He was born in 1569 at South Weald, England.⁴ He was the son of John Wright of Wrightsbridge, Lord of the Manor and Elizabeth? Linsell.^1,2 John Wright Esq. was proposed as one of the first graduates of Emmanuel College, a college whose expressed purpose was educating those of the Puritan persuasion who were interested in becoming ministers, in 1585 at Cambridge University, Cambridge, England.³ He was admitted to Grays Inn (practice of Law) in 1589.⁴ He married Martha Castell before 1599; His 1st.¹ John Wright Esq. was sub-clerk of the House of Commons during the rump parliament, most certainly a part of the Puritan camp of Parliament, on 17 November 1612 at London, England.³ He married Fortune Garaway in 1618; His 2nd. Her 2nd. (Widowers.).⁵ John Wright Esq. died in 1644? At age 75 years.

     Sarah French was born circa 1620. She married Captain John Holbrook, son of Thomas Holbrooke of Weymouth and Jane Powyes, circa 1640; His 1st.¹ Sarah French died on 14 January 1643/44.¹

     Louise Juliana of Orange-Nassau was born on 31 March 1576.² She was the daughter of William I "the Silent", Prince of Orange, Count of Nassau and Charlotte de Bourbon-Montpensier.¹ Louise Juliana of Orange-Nassau married Friedrich IV von Simmern, Kurfürst von der Pfalz, son of Ludwig VI von Simmern, Kurfürst von der Pfalz and Elizabeth von Hessen-Kassel, in 1593 at Dillenburg.^2,1 Louise Juliana of Orange-Nassau died on 15 March 1644 at age 67 years, 11 months and 15 days.²

     The name Schomp was probably spelled Des Champs which is of French origin, meaning "from the field or country." The family no doubt lived in the rural district of the "Department du Nord" of France for many centuries like many others but drawn by the attractions of the growing cities, the Schomps were ultimately encouraged to move to the prosperous city of Ghent, in Flanders. Upon their arrival in the Flemish city the family soon dropped their old surname of "Des Champs" it being too difficult for Dutch speaking Burgers to handle and eventually adopted the name which still stands: Schomp. The Schamp name is very closely connected with th ancient city of Ghent, once part of Flanders and now situated in northern Belgium. Here, the bearers of the name played an important role, as seen in one of the cities biggest hotels once called the Hotel Schamp. (Still standing today.) The best known of the family was Egide Schamp, who lived in Ghent during the late 18th century, and was many times the Assistant-Burgermeister of the town. He was once the owner of the Hotel Schamp, and had in it an enormous collection of paintings. It was in his hotel that Egide provided hospitality to the American representatives during the conferences between the United States and England in 1814.¹ Jacob Schamp was born circa 1596 at Ghent, East Flanders, Belgium.^1,2 He was probably a merchant, as had been members of his family for many generations, at Ghent, East Flanders, Belgium.¹ He married Elisabeth Cuypers on 26 December 1621 at St. Martins Catholic Church, St. Martins - Latem, Ghent, East Flanders, Belgium.^1,3 Jacob Schamp died after May 1644 at Ghent, East Flanders, Belgium.¹

     Elisabeth Cuypers was born circa 1601 at Ghent, East Flanders, Belgium.^1,2 She married Jacob Schamp on 26 December 1621 at St. Martins Catholic Church, St. Martins - Latem, Ghent, East Flanders, Belgium.^1,2 As of 26 December 1621,her married name was Schamp.¹ Elisabeth Cuypers died after May 1644 at Ghent, East Flanders, Belgium.¹

     Reverend George Phillips of Watertown was a witness where Theophilus Phillips Sr. grandson of the Reverend George Phillips (but whose exact father was unknown to Savage and Riker).⁵ Reverend George Phillips of Watertown was the son of Christopher Phillips of South Rainham.⁴ He was born circa 1593 at Rainham St. Martins near Rougham, the hundred of Gallow, Norfolk, England.^2,6,7 He was the son of Christopher Phillips of Raynham Hall.^2,3,4 Reverend George Phillips of Watertown was admitted sizar on 10 April 1610 at Caius College, Cambridge, England.⁴ He was matriculated on 20 April 1610 at Caius College, Cambridge, England.³ He graduated in 1613 at Cambridge, England, from Caius College.³ He received his A.B. In 1613/14.⁴ He was received his A.M. In 1617.⁴ He was settled in 1617 at Boxted, Essex, England.³ He was of Boxted, Essex, England.⁴ He married N. N. Sergeant, daughter of Richard Sergeant, before 1626 at Essex?, England; His 1st.^4,8 Reverend George Phillips of Watertown immigrated to America arriving 1630; He arrived in the New World aboard the "Arbella," the admiral ship of the fleet, with Winthrop.^6,9 He lived after 1630 at Watertown, Massachusetts; settled.^6,4 He saw a house ordered built for him by the first meeting of the Court of Assistants in New England, whose first order of business was the maintenance of the ministers of Boston and Watertown, and that he was to receive provisions and cash equal to œ40 per annum "to begin the first of September next," on 23 August 1630 at Watertown, Massachusetts.^4,10 He requested to be made a Freeman on 19 October 1630.^4,3,11 He married Elizabeth (?) in 1631 at Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts; His 2nd. Her 2nd (widow).^2,3,4 Reverend George Phillips of Watertown was admitted as Freeman on 18 May 1631 at Watertown, Massachusetts.^4,3,12 He was granted thirty acres of land up Charles River on 7 November 1632 at Massachusetts.^13,4 He was granted eight acres in the Great Dividend on 25 July 1636 at Watertown, Massachusetts.¹⁴ He was granted thirty acres in the Remote Meadows on 26 June 1637 at Watertown, Massachusetts.¹⁵ He was on the Colony committee on wages and prices on 12 March 1637/38.¹⁶ He was granted twelve acres at the townplot on 9 April 1638 at Watertown, Massachusetts.¹⁷ He was on the Harvard College Board of Overseers in 1642 at Massachusetts.¹⁸ He was paid œ33 6s. 8d. due "to George Phillips pastor for half year" on 21 November 1642 at Watertown, Massachusetts.⁴ He was paid from a levy which included payment of œ33 6s. 8d. due "George Phillips pastor for half year due January 1" on 20 December 1642.¹⁹ He left a will on 1 July 1644 at Suffolk County, Massachusetts; In his nuncupative will, George Phillips, pastor of Watertown, bequeathed "to my wife the thirds of all mine estates"; "the remainder to be divided amongst my children, Samuel the eldest to have a double portion, & the rest to have equally alike." "Presently, after his wife putting him in mind of the bond in Elder Howe's hand, he called Samuel to him & told him he had given him a double portion, & bade him let the bond alone & give it into your mother when you come to age, but if you take that you shall have no more."²⁰ He died on 1 July 1644 at Watertown, Massachusetts.^3,4 Reverend George Phillips of Watertown was buried in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts. "He laboured under many bodily infirmities: but was especially liable unto the cholic; the extremity of one fit whereof, was the wind which carried him afore it, into the haven of eternal rest."^2,21 The inventory of George Phillips totalled œ553 2s. 9d., including real estate valued at œ301: "the dwelling house, a barn, other outhousing with fifteen acres of land," œ120; "the old dwelling house with twelve acres of land," œ20; "thirty acres of meadow," œ100; "forty acres of plowland," œ35; "eighty acres of dividend," œ10; "thirty acres of remote meadow," œ6; and "three hundred acres of [sic] for a farm," œ10. At Suffolk County, Massachusetts, on 22 July 1644.²² His estate was probated on 6 September 1644 at Suffolk County, Massachusetts.²⁰ Books in his inventory were valued at œ71 9s. 9d. His wife bequeathed "all the Latin, Greek and Hebrew books now in the house" to eldest child Samuel.⁴ In the Inventory of Grants George Phillips held eight parcels: homestall of twelve acres; seven acres of upland; homestall of five acres; forty acres of plowland in the Hither Plain; thirty acres of Remote Meadows; eight acres of upland in the Great Dividends; fifteen acres of upland on the meeting house common; and thirty acres of meadow.²³ In the Inventory of Possessions he held one parcel: three acres of upland.²⁴

     Jan Sloofs was born circa 1620. He married Maria Roberts before 1644; Her 1st.¹ Jan Sloofs died before August 1644.

     Also called John Sayles.³ Also called Jan Celes Per early Dutch records.^4,1 John Sales was born circa 1585 at Devon, England.^4,5 He was born in 1602 at Sudbury, St. Peter's Parish, Suffolk, England.^6,7 He was the son of John Sayles and Mary (?).² John Sales married Phillipe Soales, daughter of Jamys Sole and Ellyn Bell, on 11 August 1625 at Little Waldingfield, Suffolk, England.¹ John Sales immigrated to Salem, Massachusetts, arriving circa July 1630; He arrived with the Winthrop Fleet of 1630, sailing with his wife, and daughter Phoebe. Of Lavenham, Suffolk, settling in Charlestown.¹ He was admitted as an inhabitant of Charlestown after July 1630 at Massachusetts.¹ He lived between 1630 and 1638 at Charlestown, Massachusettes. He was admitted to Boston church as member #21 in 1630 at Fall, Boston, Massachusetts.¹ In 1632 there "happened in this town [Charlestown] the first known thief that was notoriously observed in the country, his name was John Sales who having stolen corn from many people in this scarce time was convicted thereof before the Court, & openly punished, & all he had by law condemned & sold to make restitution." At Charlestown, Massachusettes.¹ He relocated to Boston, Massachusetts, in 1633.¹ He was convicted of "feloniously taking away corn & fish from diverse persons the last year & this, as also clapboards, &c., is censured by the Court after this manner: That all his estate shall be forfeited, out of which double restitution shall be made to those whom he hath wronged, shall be whipped, & bound as servant with any that will retain him for 3 years, & after to be disposed of by the Court as they shall think meet. John Sayle is bound with Mr. Coxeshall for 3 years, for which he is to give him œ4 per annum; his daughter is also bound with him for 14 years. Mr. Coxeshall is to have a sow with her, & at the end of her time he is to give unto her a cow calf" on 1 April 1633 at Charlestown, Massachusetts.¹ He was not appearing on the list in Charlestown on 9 January 1633/34.¹ He was "severely whipped," by court order, "for running from his master, Mr. Coxeall" on 4 March 1633/34 at Massachusetts.¹ It was "referred to Mr. Treasurer [William Coddington] & Mr. Pynchon to examine & prepare the business betwixt Mr. Coxeall, Sayles his daughter, & John Levens." At Massachusetts on 7 April 1635.¹ He relocated to New Amsterdam, New Netherlands, in 1638.¹ He married Maria Roberts on 21 August 1644 at New Amsterdam, Kings County, New York; Her 2nd (widow).¹ John Sales left a will on 17 April 1645; In his nuncupative will, dated 17 April 1645 [NS], "Jan Celes ... being wounded and lying sick abed" bequeathed half his estate to "Tonis Nysen, his brother-in-law" and half to "his wife Marritjen Roberts"; his wife's share was for life only, then to revert to "Tonis Nysen or his children or heirs." Brother-in-law more properly son-in-law, which Thunis was.^4,5,1 He died between 17 April 1645 and 9 August 1645 at New Amsterdam, New Netherlands.^4,5,1

     Tsar Michael III Fyodorovich Romanov was born on 22 July 1596.¹ He was the son of Fyodor Nikitich Romanov.² Tsar Michael III Fyodorovich Romanov was founder of the Romanov dynasty, which ruled Russia for 304 years until 1917.¹ He died on 23 July 1645 at Moscow, Russia, at age 49 years and 1 day.¹

     Daniel Brewer of Roxbury was born circa 1600 at England.² He was admitted to Roxbury church as member #43 in 1632.² He was a husbandman.² He was granted the usual sequence of lots in Roxbury: house, orchard and yard (acreage omitted); six acres of swamp; six acres; sixteen acres; one acre of fresh meadow; three acres of salt marsh; and lot twenty-seven in the first and third allotments of the last division, fifty-three acres and a fraction at Roxbury, Massachusetts.² He immigrated to New England arriving 1632; aboard the Lyon.³ He also acquired three additional parcels: six acres salt marsh at Gravelly Point; one acre of upland and meadow; and seven acres lately bought of John Stannard.² He was admitted a Freeman on 14 May 1634 at Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.⁴ He sold to Joseph Weld three acres of fresh meadow on 5 May 1640 at Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.⁵ He left a will on 12 January 1645/46; Daniel Brewer of Roxbury, husbandman, divided his lands between his wife Joanna and his son Daniel, and bequeathed money and movables to son Nathaniel and daughters Ann, Joanna and Sarah; Daniel and the three daughters are stated to be unmarried; Isaac Morrell and Edward Bridge to be overseers; witnessed by William Dennison and Edward Bridge; signed by mark ("D B").² He died on 28 March 1646 at Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. "Brother Brewer died of an ulcer in his lungs which pierced through into his bowels & emptied thither to his great swelling & torment."⁶ His will was proved on 20 May 1647 .²

     Thomasine Rush was christened in August 1620 at Boreham, Essex, England. She was born before 31 August 1620 at Boreham, Essex, England. She was the daughter of Thomas Rush and Thomasine Stansted. Thomasine Rush died on 10 June 1646 at Boreham, Essex, England.

     Cornelis Hendrickse Buijs was born circa October 1604 at Breille, Zuid Holland, Netherlands.¹ He was the son of Hendrick Willemse Buijs and Aetgen Cornelis Becelle.¹ Cornelis Hendrickse Buijs married Hendrickje Jans Damen, daughter of Jan Damen, on 16 September 1628. Cornelis Hendrickse Buijs died on 24 September 1646 at Breille, Zuid Holland, Netherlands.

     Hendrick Willemse Buijs was born circa 1580 at Breille, Amsterdam, Noord Holland, Netherlands.¹ He was the son of Willem Cornelisze Buijs and Fytgen Maertens.¹ Hendrick Willemse Buijs married Aetgen Cornelis Becelle on 4 January 1604 at Brielle, Zuid Holland, Netherlands.¹ Hendrick Willemse Buijs died on 24 September 1646 at Breille, Zuid Holland, Netherlands.

     John Webster of Ispwich was born say 1611 at England.² He was a proprietor and resident of the town of Ipswich in 1634 at Massachusetts.³ He was a baker by trade.³ He was admitted an inhabitant of Salem, and had a grant of land, in 1637.³ He married Mary Shatswell.^1,3 John Webster of Ispwich died before 4 November 1646.¹

     George Abbott of Rowley was The family of George Abbott of Rowley originated at Bishops - Stortford, Hertfordshire.² He was born in 1597 at England.³ He immigrated to Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts, arriving circa 1642; He brought his family to New England.¹ He lived in 1642 at Rowley, Massachusetts.⁴ He probably deeded most of his estate before his death to his eldest son, Thomas Abbott, Sr..⁵ He died in 1647 at Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts, at age 50 years. He soon sickened and died from want and exposure, in the early days of Rowley.^1,4