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     Guillaume Ver Planck was a merchant and a City Alderman.¹ He was born in 1637.¹ He was the son of Abraham Isaacson Ver Planck and Maria Vigne.¹ Guillaume Ver Planck married Hendrickje Wessels on 1 June 1668.¹ Guillaume Ver Planck died in 1684 at age 47 years.¹

     Mary Williams was born on 8 March 1632/33 at Salem, Essex, Massachusetts. She married John Sales Jr., son of John Sales and Phillipe Soales, in 1650. Mary Williams died in 1684 at age 50 years.

     Reverend Thomas James was born on 5 October 1595 at Boston, Lincolnshire, England.¹ He was the son of Reverend John James.¹ Reverend Thomas James left a will on 5 February 1682/83.¹ He died in 1683/84 at Needham Market, Suffolk, England, at age 88 years.¹ His estate was probated on 13 February 1683/84.¹

     Patience (?) married Theophilus Phillips Sr., son of N. N. Phillips, on 15 March 1682/83; His 2nd (widower).^1,2 Patience (?) died on 7 January 1683/84.^1,2

     Reverend Ralph Wheelock was born on 14 May 1600 at Dorrington, Shropshire, England.^2,1,3 He was the son of J. Wheelock and Elizabeth Rogers.¹ Reverend Ralph Wheelock was educated in 1623 at Clare Hall, Cambridge, England; Matriculated.² He was educated in 1626 at Clare Hall, Cambridge, England; Bachelor of Arts.² He was ordained on 6 May 1630 at Norfolk, England; Ordained priest by Francis White, Bishop of the Norfolk Diocese.² He married Rebecca Clark, daughter of Thomas Clarke and Mary Canne, on 17 May 1630 at Wramplingham, Norfolk, England.^1,4,5 Reverend Ralph Wheelock was educated in 1631 at Clare Hall, Cambridge, England; Master of Arts. At that time, Cambridge was the center of the dissenting religious movement that gave rise to Puritanism.² He immigrated to Massachusetts Bay Colony arriving 1637.⁶ He was a Puritan Preacher whose dissenting views were no doubt behind his reason to emmigrate to America in 1637. He signed the 'Dedham Covenant' which was in effect the founding constitution of the settlers of Dedham in July 1637 at Massachusetts Bay Colony.² He was a propr. On 14 September 1637 at Dedham, Massachusetts Colony, New England.⁷ He was one of the earliest settlers and one of the founders of the church in 1638 at Dedham, Massachusetts.^2,8 He was admitted as a Freeman on 13 March 1638/39 at Dedham, Massachusetts, New England.^9,7,8 He was appointed the General Court Clerk of Writs in 1642 at Massachusetts Bay Colony.² He was appointed as, most probably, the first public school teacher on 1 February 1644 at Dedham, Massachusetts.² He was appointed one of the commissioners authorized to "solemnize" marriages, which at the time was a civil rather than religious duty in 1645 at Massachusetts Bay Colony. He was helped found, and settled in, New Dedham, later renamed Medfield, in May 1651.² He was granted the first lot in Medfield (12 acres) and served on the first Board of Selectman in June 1651 at Medfield, Massachusetts. He was served on the Board of Selectmen between 1652 and 1654 at Medfield, Massachusetts.² He was appointed as Medfield representative to the General Court in 1653 at Massachusetts. Appointed again 1663, 1664, 1666, and 1667.² He was served once again on the Board of Selectmen in 1659 at Medfield, Massachusetts. He left a will on 3 May 1681 at Medfield, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Colony, New England; "In the year of our Lord one thousand six hundred and eighty on the first day of the twelth month I Ralph Wheelock of Medfield in the County of Suffolk in the Massachusetts Colony in New England being by the good hand of my god preserved unto old age and thence by and the infirmyties insedent thereunto (though at present in pfit memory and understanding blessed be the Lord) am put in mind of my great and last change in this world & knowing that it is my duty to prepare for Death that I be not unprovided when it shall approach I have thought fit for the Discharge of my Duty and quite of mind in the name and feare of god and ordain this my last will and testament in manner and forme as followeth... I doe hereby Constitute appoint and ordain my Loveing and well beloved Son Samuell Whellock my Executor. ... affixed my seal this 3 of the 3: 1681."¹⁰ He died on 11 January 1684 at Medfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 83 years, 7 months and 28 days.¹ His estate was probated on 1 May 1684 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Colony; "This will exhibited unto ye County Court for Suffolk sitting in Boston pro May 1, 1684 by Samuel Wheelock nominated Executor Cap George Barbur and Samuel Barbur then made Oath that they were present when Mr. Ralph Wheelock Signed Sealed and Published this Instrument to be his last will & y then he was disposing mince to their best understanding. Attest: Isaac Addington Clre "A true copy of record attest Arthur W. Dloan, Register."¹⁰

     Sarah Thomson was born circa 1650 at Massachusetts.² She was the daughter of John Thomson Sr. and Sarah (?).¹ Sarah Thomson married John Aldrich, son of George Aldrich and Catherine Seald, on 9 June 1670 at Mendon, Massachusetts.¹ Sarah Thomson died on 25 February 1684 at Bridgewater, Massachusetts.¹

     John Aldrich was born on 2 April 1644 at Braintree, Massachusetts.¹ He was the son of George Aldrich and Catherine Seald.¹ John Aldrich married Sarah Thomson, daughter of John Thomson Sr. and Sarah (?), on 9 June 1670 at Mendon, Massachusetts.¹ John Aldrich witnessed the will of John Thomson Sr. on 27 March 1684 at Mendon, Massachusetts; "in the name of the Lord, Amen. I, John Thompson, Sr. of the town of Mendon. being sensible of my own bodily weakness and infirmities, the manifest alarms of my hastening and approaching dissolution, acknowledge with all the humble thankfullness divine goodness, affording such an opportunity whilst blest with disposing mind to set my house in order before my Earthly Tabernacle is dissolved, do make and constitute this my last last Will and Testament.

Item: I give unto my beloved and loving wife, Sarah Thompson. whose great love and pains I pray God to be rewarded, ten pounds, to be paid by my executor after my decease.

Item: To my beloved daughter, Mihitabel Haywood, the wife of Samuel Hayward, I give and bequeath the sum of, ten shillings, to be paid by my executor within a full year after my decease.

Item: To my beloved son-in-law John Aldrich, I give and bequeath the sum of, five shillings to be paid by my Executor within a full year after my decease.

Item: I constitute and appoint my beloved and dutiful son, John Thompson, my sole executor, to whom (all debts and legacies, forementioned excepted) I give and bequeath all my lands, chattels, household goods, wearing apparel, and whatever estate I dye seized of."

Signed JOHN THOMPSON, Sr.
Signed the 27th of March 1684 in presence of
Joseph White and Josiah Chapin.^2,3

John Aldrich was beqeuthed five shillings in the will of his father-in-law, John Thomson, on 27 March 1684 at Mendon, Massachusetts.³ He died after 27 March 1684 at Bridgewater, Massachusetts.¹

     Robert Hibbert of Salem was born circa 1615 at England.³ He was a bricklayer.³ He lived in the Beverly part of Salem on the south side of Colon Street, about halfway between Cabot and Heather Streets.³ He married Joan (?), daughter of John Luff and Bridget Luff.^2,3 Robert Hibbert of Salem was adm. of the church on 17 May 1646 at Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts.² He was granted, at a meeting of the seven men, twenty acres of ground at the upper end of William Dodge and Roger Haskal's ground, next to the swamp, for commange and wood on 12 August 1650 at Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts.⁴ He and John Luff agreed, at a meeting of the selectmen, that upon John Luffe's delivering to Robert Hibburd the ten pounds for which he sold his house and land at the ferry, that John Luffe and his wife should live during their lives in a part of his house in which the Frenchman now lives after his year is out, and also should have ten or twelve rods of ground for a garden, if they will fence it; and if John Luffe should be disabled "by sickness or other hand of God" from his work the town will look after him on 5 January 1663/64 at Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts.⁵ Robert Hibbert of Salem called John Luff "father" in 1667.³ He died on 7 May 1684 at Beverly (formerly part of Salem), Essex County, Massachusetts. He died at the age of 72.^2,3

     Sarah Chapin was born on 14 April 1647 at 2nd month, Springfield, Massachusetts.² She was the daughter of Deacon Samuel Chapin of Springfield and Cecily Penny.¹ Sarah Chapin married Rowland Thomas on 14 April 1667; With 13 children.^1,3,4 Sarah Chapin died on 5 August 1684 at age 37 years, 3 months and 22 days.^3,5

     Anne Eames was daughter of Anthony and Margery Eames.² She was born circa 1617?. She was the daughter of Captain Anthony Eames and Margery Pierce.² Anne Eames married William Ford of Marshfield, son of N. N. Ford and Widow Ford, before 1633 at England?.^1,2,3 Anne Eames died on 1 September 1684 at Massachusetts.^2,4

      Elias Maverick was a grandson of Peter Mavericke, clerk.³ He was born between July 1604 and September 1604 at Exeter?, Devonshire, England.^3,4 He was the son of Reverend John Maverick and Mary Gye.² Elias Maverick emigrated from Plymouth, England, leaving 20 March 1630; Came to New Engand with his family aboard the "Mary and John." He emigrated with Reverend John Maverick on 20 March 1629/30 at Plymouth, England; He sailed aboard the "Mary and John," one of the ships of Winthrop's fleet.^5,3,6 Elias Maverick lived after 20 May 1630 at Winnissimet (now Chelsea), Massachusetts.³ He lived in 1632 at Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.⁷ He was admitted to the church on 9 February 1632/33 at Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.^3,7 He was made a Freeman on 11 June 1633 at Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.^3,7 He married Anna Harris, daughter of Thomas Harris and Elizabeth (?), on 11 June 1633 at Massachusetts.^8,4,9,10 Elias Maverick was a member of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company in 1654 at Massachusetts.^3,11 He was deposed at age 75 on 15 June 1680.³ He left a will on 13 October 1681 at Winnissimet (now Chelsea), Massachusetts.^3,12 He died on 8 September 1684 at Winnissimet (now Chelsea), Massachusetts. He died age 80.^13,14,3,1,4 His estate was probated on 6 November 1684 at Winnissimet (now Chelsea), Massachusetts; His estate was appraised at £820. 15s.^3,11 Elias Maverick was buried in Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.^3,4

     Cornelis Buys 1st was baptized in 1677 at Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; "baptised 1677 on Pinkster Day by Domine Gideon Schaets, son of Jan Buys."^1,2,3,4 He was the son of Cornelis Janse Buys and Machtelt Gerrits. Cornelis Buys 1st died before December 1684. Another son named Cornelius is born.

     Aertje Gerrits was born circa 1620 at Netherlands. She married Harmen Coerton of Voorhuysen, son of Coerton, before 1642.¹ Aertje Gerrits accompanied the immigration of Harmen Coerton of Voorhuysen on 12 February 1659 to New Utrecht, New York, New Netherlands; Aboard the ship De Trouw (The Faith) were "Harmen Coerten, from Voorhuysen and wife and 5 children." The ship was captained by Jan Jansen Bestevaer.^2,1 Aertje Gerrits died on 2 December 1684 at Bergen, New Jersey.¹ Aertje Gerrits was buried in the Dutch Church, Bergen, New Jersey. Being the 9th member of the church, the 78th person buried there, and the 26th to be covered with the church pall at her funeral.

     Sarah Scofield was the daughter of Daniel Scofield.² Sarah Scofield married John Petit on 13 July 1665 at Stamford, Connecticut.^1,2 Sarah Scofield witnessed (or was recognized by) the probate of the estate of John Petit on 5 April 1676 at "5, 4, 1676"; Inventory, dated 5, 4, 1676, made by Richard Law and Francis Bell, mentions his widow, Sarah (Scofield), two sons (names not given), and daughters Sarah, Mary, and Bethia.¹ Sarah Scofield died before 8 December 1684.²

     Progenitor of the Stalcup line in America. A qualifying New Sweden Forefather.³ Also called Johan Andersson von Strengnis. Gunner Johan Andersson Stalcop was born in 1627 at Strängnäs, Södermanland, Sweden. (38 miles west of Stockholm).⁴ He was hired by Måns Kling to go to New Sweden as a farm hand circa 1640 at Strängnäs, Södermanland, Sweden.⁴ He sailed from Stockholm aboard the "Charitas" for Gothenburg on 3 May 1641.⁴ He continued his journey to the Colony when his ship joined company with the "Kalmar Nyckel" in July 1641.⁴ He arrived in the New World on 7 November 1641 at Fort Christina, Delaware.⁴ He was hired in the capacity of a soldier for Governor Printz on 1 October 1646.^4,5 He lived circa 1653 at Fort Christina, New Castle County, Delaware.⁵ As of 1654, also called Johan Anderson Stålkofta , or steel jacket. This was his nickname, and referred to the metal armor that soldiers, like he, wore. He was promoted while in the service of the new Governor, Rising, to the position of gunner, an occupation which may have led to his wearing a piece of armor called a breastplate, which probably explains the nickname of "Stälkofta" (steel coat in Swedish) by which he was usually called in Swedish records. His promotion in 1654.^4,5 He served as gunner during the Dutch invasion, temporarily sent to the Fort to help bolster its defense, in 1655 at Fort Trefaldighet (Trinity), New Castle, Delaware.⁴ He married Christina Carlsdotter, daughter of Carl Jönsson, circa 1656 at Fort Christina, New Sweden Colony. Gunner Johan Andersson Stalcop was under Dutch rule, a farmer and landowner, acquiring land and eventually owning the greater part of the land now occupied by the City of Wilmington after 1656 at Delaware.⁴
""Johan Anderssen, a gunner nicknamed Stalkofta, or the Steelcoat, and John Coleman, wirepuller from behind the scenes, were members of the inner circle. Each had secret motives. Just as Armegot (Armegot Printz, daughter of Governor Johan Printz) wished to recover Big Belly's (Johan Printz) brewery and to regain his pleasure yacht, so Anderssen and Coleman, none too succesful farmers, coveted the estates of Englishmen. The Steelcoat, it was whispered, looked lecherously at lovely ladies and dallied with the thought that he could have a harem. His trim, gold-laced uniform, especially designed to set off his best features and to divert attention from a certain physical peculiarity, was always glittering where the women of the colony were wont to congregate. It was, in fact, his longing for the wives of other men that first caused his fellows to band together for the overthrow of Jacobsen's intrigue." (Henry Emerson Wildes, The Delaware, New York, 1940, pg. 35)."

""The plan of rebellion came to the ears of the English authorities before it's execution, and Marcus Jacobsen was apprehended and placed in prison to await trail." (Harry G. Staulcup, Notes on the Early Stalcop Family in Delaware, 1946, p. 11)."
(an unknown value) between 1669 and 18 October 1669 at the Long Finn Rebellion, Delaware. He was a participant in what was called the "Long Finn Rebellion", for which Long Finn (Marcus Jacobsen) was whipped, branded, and removed from the colony, and John Stalcop paid the largest fine of all the others at 1,500 Guilders between 1669 and 18 October 1669.⁶ He sold one-half of his Christina plantation, perhaps to recover from the incredibly stiff fine incurred during the Long Finn Rebellion, to Samuel Petersson and Lars Corneliusson on 10 October 1674 at Christina, Delaware.⁵ He was a witness where Samuel Petersson purchaser of one-half of John Anderson Stalcup's plantation on 10 October 1674 at Christina, Delaware.⁷ Gunner Johan Andersson Stalcop was granted 600 acres on the east side of Red Clay Creek for himself and eight children in 1677 at New Castle County, Delaware.⁵ He left a will on 29 August 1679; His will made bequests to his wife, Christina Carlsdotter, and seven children.⁵ He was naturalized by William Penn on 21 February 1682/83.⁵ He died circa 1685 at Delaware Colony, New Castle County, Delaware. Gunner Johan Andersson Stalcop was buried in the Old Swedish Burying Ground, Fort Christina, Delaware.⁴

     Sybrant Goosense Van Schaick was born in 1653 at Albany, New Netherlands.^1,2 He was the son of Captain Goosen Gerritsz and Geertje Barents.^1,2 Sybrant Goosense Van Schaick was a witness where Captain Goosen Gerritsz made, being about to marry his second wife, a contract in which he reserved from his estate 6000 guilders for his four eldest children by the first wife, that being her separate estate in 1657.³ Sybrant Goosense Van Schaick witnessed the will of Captain Goosen Gerritsz and Annetje Lievense in 1668; He made a joint will with his second wife, he being about to depart for Holland, and mentioned the following children: Geertie, Gerrit, Sybrant, Anthony, and by his second wife Gerritie, Engeltie, Livinus, Cornelis, and Margarita.¹ Sybrant Goosense Van Schaick married Elizabeth Van Der Poel circa 1676; Her 1st.^1,2 Sybrant Goosense Van Schaick died circa 1685.

     Sarah Jorise Rapalje was born on 9 June 1625 at Fort Orange, Kings County, New York. The first child born of European parentage in the colony of New Netherland.^3,1,4,2 She was the daughter of Joris Jansen Rapalje of Valenciennes and Catalyntje Jeronomus Trico of Pry.² Sarah Jorise Rapalje married Hans Hansen Bergen on 5 March 1639 at New Amsterdam, Kings County, New York; Her 1st.^3,1,5 Sarah Jorise Rapalje lived before 1654 at No. 15 Pearl Street, New Amsterdam, New Netherlands.⁶ She married Theunis Gysbertse Bogaert circa 1655; His 1st. Her 2nd.⁷ Sarah Jorise Rapalje died in 1685 at Kings County, New York, at age 59 years.¹

     John Sweetland was born in 1603 at Sussex, England.¹ He was the son of Isaac Sweetland.¹ John Sweetland married Susanna (?) circa 1644; His 1st.¹ John Sweetland married Elizabeth (?) before 1645; His 2nd.¹ John Sweetland married Temperance (?) circa 1648; His 3rd.¹ John Sweetland died in 1685 at Providence, Rhode Island, at age 82 years.¹

     Also called Sophia of Lüneburg.² Sofie Amalie von Braunschweig-Lüneburg was born in 1628 at Herzberg.¹ She was the daughter of Georg, Herzog von Braunschweig-Lüneburg and Anna Eleonore von Hessen-Darmstadt.¹ Sofie Amalie von Braunschweig-Lüneburg married Frederick III, King of Denmark and Norway, son of Christian IV, King of Denmark and Norway and Anne von Brandenburg, in 1643 at Schloß Glücksburg.^2,1 Sofie Amalie von Braunschweig-Lüneburg died in 1685 at Copenhagen at age 57 years.¹

     Nicholas Holt of Newbury was born circa 1600 at England. He was a tanner at Romsey, Hampshire, England.² He emigrated from Southampton, England, leaving 1635; He came on the "James".² He immigrated to Boston, Massachusetts, arriving 3 June 1635.² He married Elizabeth Short; His 1st. Nicholas Holt of Newbury was admitted a freeman on 17 May 1637 at Newbury, Massachusetts.² He removed to Andover in 1645.³ He married Hannah Bradstreet on 12 June 1658; His 2nd (widower). Her 2nd (widow).⁴ Nicholas Holt of Newbury died in 1685 at Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts. He died at age 85.⁵

     Also called King Charles II of England.¹ Charles II, King of England, Scotland and Ireland was the successor of Charles I, King of England, Scotland and Ireland; King of England, Scotland, and Ireland.¹ Charles II, King of England, Scotland and Ireland was born on 29 May 1630 at St. James's.¹ He was the son of Charles I, King of England, Scotland and Ireland and Henrietta Maria de Bourbon.¹ Charles II, King of England, Scotland and Ireland succeeded his father, Charles I, as King on 30 January 1649.¹ King of England, Scotland, and Ireland between 30 January 1649 and 6 February 1685.¹ He obtained possession of the Crown on 29 May 1660.¹ He crowned on 23 April 1661.¹ He married Catherine of Portugal on 21 May 1662 at Portsmouth, England.¹ Charles II, King of England, Scotland and Ireland died on 6 February 1685 at Whitehall at age 54 years, 8 months and 5 days. D.s.p.l. (but left numerous illegitimate issue).¹ He was the predecessor of James II, King of England, Scotland and Ireland; King of England, Scotland, and Ireland.¹ Charles II, King of England, Scotland and Ireland was buried in Westminster Abbey, London, England.¹

     Alice Way was Quaker. Also called Alice May.¹ She was born between 1600 and 1614 at England. She was the daughter of William Way. Alice Way married Sergt. Peter Wright Sr., son of Nicholas Wright III and Margaret Nelson, in May 1636 at Saugus (now Lynn), Massachusetts; Her 1st.^2,3,4,5,6 Alice Way was a witness where Sergt. Peter Wright Sr. led a group of pioneers from Massachusetts and settled on land purchased from the Indians in 1653 at Oyster Bay, Long Island, New York.^7,8,9 Alice Way married Richard Crabb after 1663 at Oyster Bay, Long Island, New York; Her 2nd.^1,6 Alice Way witnessed the will of Anthony Wright on 20 May 1673 at Oyster Bay, Long Island, New York.¹ Alice Way died on 24 February 1685 at Oyster Bay, Long Island, New York.¹ She left a will on 22 April 1685 at 2nd month, Oyster Bay, New York, America; "In the name of God, Amen. I, Alice Crabb, of Oyster Bay, leave to my daughter Lydia Horner, the shares of meadow, adjoining the medow once of Nicholas Simkins, in the Town meadow. And two shares by the will of my brother-in-law Anthony Wright. I leave to my daughter Mary Andres, and my grandchild, Job Townsend, all my land and meadow at the South, and at the Plains, all which did belong to my brother Anthony Wright. I leave to my granddaughter Alice Townsend, one little iron pot and pewter plate. My negro man is to be free, but he has to pay oe 4 to Simon Cooper and James Townsend for the use of my grandson Job Townsend. I leave to my three sons Gideon Wright, Jacob Wright, and Adam Wright, 5 shillings each. I make my two sons-in-law Samuel Andrews and Isaac Horner executors."^10,1

     Mary Shaw was born on 18 June 1626.¹ She married John Bicknell, son of Zachary Bicknell and Agnes Lovell, before 1653 at New England; His 1st.¹ Mary Shaw died on 25 March 1685 at age 58 years, 9 months and 7 days.¹

     Andrew Foster of Andover was born circa 1618 at Scotland.² He married Ann (?).¹ Andrew Foster of Andover was made a freeman in 1669 at Andover, Massachusetts.¹ He died on 7 May 1685 at Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts.¹

     Captain John Whipple was born circa 1617 at England.¹ He emigrated from London, England, leaving 22 June 1632; He sailed aboard the Lyon.² He immigrated to Dorchester, Massachusetts, arriving 16 September 1632.^1,2 He was ordered, at the young age of 14, to give Israel Stoughton 3 shillings 4 pence for wasteful expenditure of powder and shot on 3 October 1632.³ He married Sarah, Goodwife Whipple before 1640 at Dorchester, Massachusetts.¹ Captain John Whipple was carpenter.¹ He relocated to Providence, Rhode Island, in 1658.¹ He , "John Whiple of Dorchester ... carpenter," sold to George Minot of Dorchester "his now dwelling house and housements scituate and being in Dorchester near the River Naponset together with thirty-seven acres of upland more or less thereto adjoining," also "eight acres of salt marsh more or less lying near the place commonly called the penny ferry" on 15 November 1658.¹ He swore the oath of allegiance on 31 May 1666.¹ He was a Deputy of the General Court on 4 September 1666 at Providence, Rhode Island.¹ He was paid 10s. to allow the town council to meet at this house in 1669.¹ He was on the Petit jury on 19 October 1670.¹ He was tavernkeeper in 1674 at Providence, Rhode Island.¹ He left a will; In his will, dated 8 May 1682 and proved 27 May 1685, John Whipple Sr. of Providence "being in a great measure of health ... having many children & to prevent all differences that otherwise may hereafter arise ... having formerly given unto three of my sons all my lands ... namely Samuell, Eliazer, & William equally to be divided among them ... only excepting thirty acres which I gave unto my son John at the northwest end"; to "my three aforenamed sons, namely Samuell, Eliazer & William, each of them a quarter part of one right of commoning for pasturing, cutting of timber, & firewood"; to "my son Benjamin a right of lands in the late division which is already laid out"; to "my son David a right of lands in the late division which is already laid out unto him"; to "my son Jonathan twenty-five acres on which he now dwelleth"; to "my son Jonathan one division of lands"; to "my son Joseph my dwelling house & my three home lots & the garden next the river, also a six acre lot ... also twenty acres near Thomas Clemence his dwelling, also I give unto my son Joseph my share of meadow near Solletarey Hill & two six acre lots ... also a five acre lot lying near where William Wickenden formerly dwelt; also one division beyond the Seven Mile Line ... also I do give unto my son Joseph all other divisions which shall hereafter belong unto two rights throughout"; to "my sons John, Samuell, Eliazer, William, Benjamin, David & Jonathan unto these seven twelve pence to every of them"; to "my three daughters (namely) Sarah, Mary & Abigall unto every of them ten shillings"; to "my son Joseph all my right of lands in the Narragansett Country"; to "my son Joseph" residue; "my son Joseph my executor". Thomas Olney deposed that he had gone to John Whipple, at his request, and obtained clarification of some of the bequests.¹ He died on 16 May 1685 at Providence, Rhode Island. Captain Whipple's head stone states that he "was born in England and died in Providence ... 1685 about 68 years of age."^1,3 Captain John Whipple was buried in North Burial Ground, Providence, Rhode Island.¹

     Gideon Wright was Quaker. He was born in July 1638 at Sandwich, Massachussetts.² He was the son of Sergt. Peter Wright Sr. and Alice Way.¹ Gideon Wright married Elizabeth Townsend, daughter of John Townsend, in 1667 at Oyster Bay, Long Island, New York.² Gideon Wright witnessed the will of Anthony Wright on 20 May 1673 at Oyster Bay, Long Island, New York.² Gideon Wright witnessed the will of Nicholas Wright IV on 10 April 1674 at Oyster Bay, Long Island, New Jersey; "I, Nicholas Wright, aged sixty-five years or thereabouts, being sick and weake, yett in perfect memory, Doe bequeave my Soule to the Almighty God that gave it me, and my Body to the Yearth from whome it came. ..."^2,3,4 Gideon Wright was witness to his uncle, Nicholas', will on 10 April 1674 at Oyster Bay, Long Island, New Jersey.³ He witnessed (or was recognized by) the probate of the estate of Sergt. Peter Wright Sr. on 12 April 1675; "Whereas I am informed that Peter Wright, late of Oyster Bay, upon Long Island, was casually drowned in Virginia, and dyed intestate," upon the request of his daughter Hannah, and son Gideon Wright, the said Gideon Wright is appointed administrator. ; April 12, 1675. E. Andross.^2,5 Gideon Wright witnessed the will of Alice Way on 22 April 1685 at 2nd month, Oyster Bay, New York, America; "In the name of God, Amen. I, Alice Crabb, of Oyster Bay, leave to my daughter Lydia Horner, the shares of meadow, adjoining the medow once of Nicholas Simkins, in the Town meadow. And two shares by the will of my brother-in-law Anthony Wright. I leave to my daughter Mary Andres, and my grandchild, Job Townsend, all my land and meadow at the South, and at the Plains, all which did belong to my brother Anthony Wright. I leave to my granddaughter Alice Townsend, one little iron pot and pewter plate. My negro man is to be free, but he has to pay oe 4 to Simon Cooper and James Townsend for the use of my grandson Job Townsend. I leave to my three sons Gideon Wright, Jacob Wright, and Adam Wright, 5 shillings each. I make my two sons-in-law Samuel Andrews and Isaac Horner executors."^6,2 Gideon Wright left a will on 14 May 1685.² He died on 6 June 1685 at Oyster Bay, Long Island, New York, at age 46 years and 11 months.²

     Jan Stevenszen Coninck was born circa 1649/50 at Fort Orange, Kings County, New York.¹ He was the son of Steven Janszen Coninck and Maria Goosense Van Schaick.¹ Jan Stevenszen Coninck was bound, at age 11 or 12 by his mother, to Cornelis Theunis Hoogeboon, on 18 December 1661.¹ Marriage banns for Jan Stevenszen Coninck and Elizabeth Lucas were published on 10 September 1673 at the Reformed Dutch Church, New York City.¹ Jan Stevenszen Coninck married Elizabeth Lucas, daughter of Captain Lucas Andrieszen and Aefje Laurens Van der Wel, on 4 October 1673 at the Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, Kings County, New York.² Jan Stevenszen Coninck died in September 1685 at New Amsterdam, Kings County, New York. In the Domine Selyn Church List of 1686, his wife Elizabeth is noted as a widow. "Lysbeth Lucas, w. v. Jan Stephenszen."^3,1

     John Read of Dorchester was born in 1598 at East Anglia, England.¹ He immigrated to America arriving 1630; According to family tradition, as well as written sources, came to these shores as part of the Winthrop Fleet.^2,3 He married Sarah Lessie, daughter of William Lessie of Blyborough, before 1632 at Massachusetts.^4,5 John Read of Dorchester lived in 1634 at Weymouth, Massachusetts.⁵ He lived in 1638 at Dorchester, Massachusetts.⁵ He was a Freeman on 13 May 1640 at Dorchester, Massachusetts.^6,7 He lived between 1643 and 1644 at Rehoboth, Massachusetts; He appeared as #3, with 300 pounds sterling to his name, on a list of early settlers or proprietors.^8,5,9 He gave a letter of attorney to receive any legacy, etc., from her father, William Lessie in 1644 at Blyborough, Suffolk, England.⁴ He was a member of the artillary company in 1644 at Dorchester, Massachusetts.¹⁰ He left Dorchester and settled in Rehobath in 1645.¹⁰ He appeared in a list of property owners on 2 February 1651/52 at Weymouth, Massachusetts.¹¹ He was one of good property and influence at Rehoboth, Massachusetts.¹⁰ He died on 7 September 1685 at the Old Seekonk burying grounds, Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, at age 87 years. His gravestone, still there in 1860, dates his death as "Sept. 1865, age 87."^10,1

     John Thomson Sr. and Sarah (?) were an ancestor of U.S. President William Howard Taft.⁴ John Thomson Sr. was christened on 5 January 1619 at Plymouth, St. Andrew's Parish, Devonshire, England.^5,4,6,7 He was the son of Governor David Thomson and Amyes Colle.^1,2,3 John Thomson Sr. accompanied the immigration of Governor David Thomson in 1623 to America; Sent out by Gorges, with wife and son.³ John Thomson Sr. was noted as "infant" or under-age in legal terms in 1628.⁸ He was sent away to apprentice as a seaman in 1633 at England.⁹ He married Sarah (?) before 1642 at Weymouth, Massachusetts.¹⁰ John Thomson Sr. called Samuel Maverick (his step-father) "father" in a notarial record in 1646.¹¹ He had confirming evidence of his right to the island (Thompson's) given by General Court in 1648.⁸ He lived in 1648 at Weymouth, Massachusetts.¹² He appeared in court proceedings undertaken to regain possession of Thomson's Island from Dorchester on 3 May 1648.¹³ He pledged to two Bristol merchants the island for a large sum, payable in codfish at Marblehead or Isle of Shoals in April 1650.⁸ He was admitted Freeman in 1653 at Weymouth, Massachusetts.⁸ He lost Thompson Island by foreclosure of a mortgage to two Bristol merchants on 15 February 1657.¹³ He testified in Court, as witness to a will, and said that he was age about forty years on 21 October 1659.¹³ He obtained a grant and was one of the 15 heads of families who settled in Mendon in 1664 at Mendon, Massachusetts.¹³ He was made Selectman to order the prudential affairs of the Freemen and inhabitants on 7 June 1667 at Mendon, Massachusetts.¹⁴ He and John Thomson Jr. signed a document relating to provisions for Reverend Joseph Emerson of Concord, the first settled minister of the town on 1 December 1669 at Mendon, Massachusetts.¹⁵ John Thomson Sr. and John Thomson Jr. abandonded the town of Mendon (thereafter burned by the Indians in early 1676) with his family, taking refuge in the relative safety of the towns further east circa December 1675.¹⁵ John Thomson Sr. and John Thomson Jr. were among the first of the original families to return to Mendon circa July 1677.¹⁵ John Thomson Sr. was a witness where Josiah Chapin Sr. witnessed the will of John Thomson Sr. On 27 March 1684 at Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts Bay, New England.¹⁶ John Thomson Sr. left a will on 27 March 1684 at Mendon, Massachusetts; "in the name of the Lord, Amen. I, John Thompson, Sr. of the town of Mendon. being sensible of my own bodily weakness and infirmities, the manifest alarms of my hastening and approaching dissolution, acknowledge with all the humble thankfullness divine goodness, affording such an opportunity whilst blest with disposing mind to set my house in order before my Earthly Tabernacle is dissolved, do make and constitute this my last last Will and Testament.

Item: I give unto my beloved and loving wife, Sarah Thompson. whose great love and pains I pray God to be rewarded, ten pounds, to be paid by my executor after my decease.

Item: To my beloved daughter, Mihitabel Haywood, the wife of Samuel Hayward, I give and bequeath the sum of, ten shillings, to be paid by my executor within a full year after my decease.

Item: To my beloved son-in-law John Aldrich, I give and bequeath the sum of, five shillings to be paid by my Executor within a full year after my decease.

Item: I constitute and appoint my beloved and dutiful son, John Thompson, my sole executor, to whom (all debts and legacies, forementioned excepted) I give and bequeath all my lands, chattels, household goods, wearing apparel, and whatever estate I dye seized of."

Signed JOHN THOMPSON, Sr.
Signed the 27th of March 1684 in presence of
Joseph White and Josiah Chapin.^17,16

He was a witness where John Thomson Jr. appointed sole executor of his father's estate on 27 March 1684 at Mendon, Massachusetts.¹⁶ John Thomson Sr. was a witness where Sarah (?) bequeathed ten pounds in the will of her husband on 27 March 1684 at Mendon, Massachusetts.¹⁶ John Thomson Sr. was a witness where Mehitable Thomson bequeathed ten shillings in the will of her father on 27 March 1684 at Mendon, Massachusetts.¹⁶ John Thomson Sr. was a witness where John Aldrich beqeuthed five shillings in the will of his father-in-law, John Thomson, on 27 March 1684 at Mendon, Massachusetts.¹⁶ John Thomson Sr. died on 9 November 1685 at Mendon, Massachusetts, at age 66 years, 10 months and 4 days.^14,12,4,18 His estate was probated on 27 April 1686 at Boston, Massachusetts.^12,16

     Elinor (?) was born at England?. She was From GED file (and research of) Philip V. Thorne. She died before 1686 at Maine.

     Roelof Willemszen was born circa 1640 at Beverwyck (Albany), New York. He and Willemtje Thyssen were (an unknown value) in 1663 at the Dutch Reformed Church, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.^1,2,3 Roelof Willemszen married Willemtje Thyssen after 1663 at the Dutch Reformed Church, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; Her 1st.^2,1,3 Roelof Willemszen died before 1686.^2,1

     Also called Steven Jansz.² Also called Steven Janse Timmerman.³ Also called Steven Janse Coninck. Also called Steven Konigh.⁴ Steven Janszen Coninck was born circa 1614 at Belgium or Netherlands. He was master carpenter at Rensselaerswyck, New Netherlands.² He was a Master Carpenter in 1649.⁵ He immediately entered into a contract at wages of f20 a month, which were paid to him for two years in July 1649 at Rensselaerswyck, New Netherlands.² He moved from the Manhatans to the colony, with his wife and daughter, in July 1649 at Rensselaerswyck, New Netherlands.^2,6 He relocated to the Colony of Rensselaerwyck in July 1649.² He married Maria Goosense Van Schaick, daughter of Captain Goosen Gerritsz, before 1650; His 2nd? Steven Janszen Coninck acknowledged that he had tapped beer at his house without license from Director van Slichtenhorst on 18 January 1651 at Rensselaerswyck, New Netherlands.² He obtained permission to occupy a lot next to Hendrick Reur, the rent to begin in 1653, on 1 February 1652 at Rensselaerswyck, New Netherlands.² He desired to sell goods on 30 March 1655 at Fort Orange, Kings County, New York. The following goods were on sale, on these conditions, to wit: The payments shall be made in good merchantable beavers, without any abatement, in the month of May. The buyers shall make said payments, at the time fixed, to Pieter Ryverdingh, who shall receive the money for the aforesaid goods:

To Baehtgen, a ticktack table (ticktack bort) f 16.00; Rensselaer, 11 axes (bylen) f 9.10; Seger Cornelise, 36?? tobacco f 25.00; Do. 6 beer glasses f 6.04, Jan the Jester (?) (met de boert), pictures f 2.00; Henderick Jochemse, a sign, (Hangbord, a sign before the door of an inn. It would seem from the sale of his sign, beer, etc., that Coninck at this time retired from the business.) f 3.12; Jacob Adrianse (Jacob Adriaense Van Utrecht, alias Rademacker) a gun f 13.00; Pieter Bout, a canoe (knoo) f 35.00; Jan Thomase [Mingael], 3 gutters [for a brewery] f 60.00; Steven Janse, a sow (soch) f 17.00; Henderick Gerritse [Van Wie], a hog f 15.00; Steven Janse, a hog f 14.00; Huybert the Rogue (?), (de guyt), a cask of No. 1 Holland beer, f 41.00; Philip Pieterse [Schuyler], do. No. 2; Willem Pieterse [Van Slyck] (Willem Pieterse Van Slyck had three sons: Pieter, Dirk, and Teunis, and perhaps Jacob, who settled in the vicinity of Beverwyck and at Kinderhook, and had families.) a barrel (ton) No. 8 Holland beer, f 30.00; Willem Pieterse, No. 9, ditto f 24.00; Seger Cornelise, a tobacco(???) f 2.10; Jan Verbeeck, cask No. 4 Holland beer f 24.00; Joan de Hulter, a chest f 9.10; Huybert the Rogue (de guyt) f 2.12; Do. een troch met een becken f 9.01; Young Kees, 3 benches f 8.10; Joan de Hulter, four hogs at 14 guilders a piece f 54.00; Anthony De Hooges, a cask of Holland beer f 24.00; Leendert Philipse [Conyn] (Leendeert Philipse Conyn, in 1657, owned a house and lot in Beverwyck on the river side, which he still owned in 1676.-- Deeds, 1, 94, 303. He died in 1704.-- Albany Church Records. He left sons, Philip and Caspar, and perhaps Jacob.) a press bed f 4.00; Doorethe, a book (paid from the brewery) f 16.00; To Jacob from the Flat, a dog, but Andries and Goosen have assumed the debt. Also to Juryan the glazier, two hogs, for 3 1/2 beavers, but Andries Herpertsen and Goosen Gerritse [Van Schaick], must also have money for stones, and the 3 1/2 beavers go as an offset.⁷ He sold a house on 1 May 1655 at New York. "Upon this the first day of May, 1655, Steven Janse [Coninck] desires to sell, at this public sale, the house formerly belonging to the late Gysbert Cornelise [Van Wesap], as it at present stands, with the kitchen also, and garden, hogspen, and lot of the same... ."⁸ He drew his knife, and with the same wounded Keesie Wyp in two places, in presence of Ariaen Appel, and Jan Thys de * on 19 April 1657 at Martin de Brouwer's Inn, New York.⁹ He and Maria Goosense Van Schaick were divorced on 29 December 1663.⁶ Steven Janszen Coninck was mishandled by one Jacob Hendrickse Maat in 1665 at the Rensselaerswyck Colony, New York. "Maat, alias Van Loosereght, Jacob Hendrickse, an innkeeper, was accused of gambling, and of roughly handling one Steven Janse Conninck. ... the offense being such, that Steven Janse was struck in the left side with a knife in the hand of Jacob Janse [Hendrickse]." Steven Janse was in the jurisdiction of Fort Orange and they did not return him, nor Jacob Hendrickse to Rensselaerswyck until Steven was better.¹⁰ He refused to let Marcelys Jansen guage his wine and beer on 4 May 1665 at Fort Orange, New Netherlands.¹¹ Funeral of Jeremiah Van Rensselaer on 17 October 1674.⁴ He was invited to the interment, bearing mourning, of the corpse of Mr. Jeremiah Van Rensselaer, deceased, Director of the Colony Rensselaerswyck: on Wednesday next, in the afternoon of one o'clock on 17 October 1674.⁴ He was had a parcel of land deeded to him on 6 September 1684 at Albany, New York.⁶ He died in 1686.

     James Matthews was born circa 1625. He was a tavern keeper in 1664 at New York City, New York. He married Maria Goosense Van Schaick, daughter of Captain Goosen Gerritsz, after 1664 at New York City, New York.¹ James Matthews died in 1686.¹

     Timmel Stiddem was born circa 1617 at Hammel, Denmark.¹ He was the son of Lulof Stiddem.¹ Timmel Stiddem was one of two barber-surgeons on the "Kalmar Nyckel" on its first voyage in 1637/38.¹ He was stayed with the "Kalmar Nyckel" and after its second voyage to the new world became the resident barber-surgeon between 1640 and 1644.¹ He married N. N. (?) circa 1645; His 1st.¹ Timmel Stiddem departed his third time for New Sweden on the "Kattan" with his wife, two small children, and a third child who was born at sea, in 1649.¹ He witnessed the grounding of the "Kattan" in Puerto Rico and the death of his wife and children as prisoners of the Spanish, from whom he escaped, and made his way back to Sweden before 1651.¹ He married N. N. (?) in 1652/53; His 2nd.¹ Timmel Stiddem sailed for a fourth, and final, time to New Sweden with Governor Rising in 1654.¹ He first settled before 1655 at Fort Trinity (New Castle), Delaware.¹ He after the Dutch takeover, he moved his residence in 1655 at Christina (Wilmington), Delaware.¹ He was the only Swedish doctor in America, and he periodically had to travel by canoe as far as Upland (Chester) to serve his patients.¹ He died in 1686 at Christina (Wilmington), Delaware.¹

     Captain Anthony Eames was born between 1595 and 1600 at St. George's, Fordington, Dorset, England.¹ He was the son of Thomas Eames of Fordington and Millicent ?Brewster.¹ Captain Anthony Eames married Margery Pierce in 1614/15 at England.¹ Captain Anthony Eames lived in 1634 at Charlestown, Massachusetts.² He removed to Hingham in 1636 at Massachusetts. He was Freeman on 9 March 1637.² He was elected Captain of the Town Company of Militia in 1645 at Hingham, Massachusetts.¹ He died in 1686 at Marshfield, Massachusetts.¹

     Epke Jacobs was born at Oosterbierum, Friesland, Netherlands. He died after 1686 at Bergen County, New Jersey.

     John Chapin was born on 11 June 1661 at 4th month, Braintree, Massachusetts.^1,2 He was the son of Josiah Chapin Sr. and Mary King.¹ John Chapin died on 22 February 1686 at age 24 years, 8 months and 11 days. He died at sea.³

     Johann Friederich, Markgraf von Brandenburg-Ansbach was born on 18 October 1654 at Ansbach.¹ He was the son of Albrecht, Markgraf von Brandenburg-Ansbach.¹ Johann Friederich, Markgraf von Brandenburg-Ansbach died on 22 March 1686 at Ansbach at age 31 years, 5 months and 4 days.¹

     Mary Osgood was born circa 1633 at England.¹ She married Sergeant Henry Ingalls on 6 July 1653 at Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts; His 1st. Married by "Mr. Bradstreet."¹ Mary Osgood died on 16 December 1686 at Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts.¹

     Also called Aert Anthonisz Middagh.³ Aert Anthonize Middagh was born in 1625 at Heicop, de Nederlands.³ He was the son of Anthonis Aertse Middach, Schepen en Heemraad van Hei- en Boeicop and Anna Gijsberts Wouters van Oorschot.³ Aert Anthonize Middagh was born in 1640 at Heicop, Utrecht Province, the Netherlands.⁴ "Aert Anthonisz Middach is samen met Theunis Gijsbertsz Bogaert vertrokken met de "Beaver" naar de Nederlands kolonie in Nieuw Nederland (NY). (in 1652) Aert en Theunis waren toen vrijgezel." Theunis wordt later de stiefvader van Aert. In 1652.³ He immigrated to America arriving 1652; First came from Holland before he married Brechje in 1659.^4,2,3 He married Breckje Hanse Bergen, daughter of Hans Hansen Bergen and Sarah Jorise Rapalje, in 1659 at Brooklyn, New York.^5,2,6 Aert Anthonize Middagh was among those who petitioned to form a village at the Wallabout on 1 March 1660 at Kings County, New York.² He returned to America once again, this time on the ship "Beaver" on 9 May 1661.^7,8,2 He was recorded as a communicant on 9 April 1664 at the Brooklyn Church, Kings County, New York.^4,2 He was recorded on Domine Van Zurren's list of "Church Members" between 1677 and 1685 at the Reformed Dutch Church, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.² He died circa 1687. "Aert Anthonisz is overleden omstreeks 1687 in Nieuw Amsterdam, NY, Amerika, ongeveer 62 jaar oud."³

     Robert Hollinshead was born in 1671 at Doncaster, England. He was the son of John Hollinshead Sr. and Grace Scott. Robert Hollinshead died in 1687 at New Jersey at age 16 years.

     Also called Maria Goosense.¹ Maria Goosense Van Schaick was born circa 1632. She was the daughter of Captain Goosen Gerritsz. Maria Goosense Van Schaick married Steven Janszen Coninck before 1650; His 2nd? Maria Goosense Van Schaick was requested to let the collector make a proper guaging of the wine and beer she had in possession by Johan de Deckere, in the character of clerk and officer, at the request of Marcelis Janse, collector, assisted by the constable on 23 July 1655.¹ She was a witness where Jan Stevenszen Coninck bound, at age 11 or 12 by his mother, to Cornelis Theunis Hoogeboon, on 18 December 1661.² Maria Goosense Van Schaick and Steven Janszen Coninck were divorced on 29 December 1663.² Maria Goosense Van Schaick relocated to New York City, New York, after 1664.² She married James Matthews after 1664 at New York City, New York.² Maria Goosense Van Schaick witnessed the baptism of Elizabeth Stevens Coninck on 11 October 1676 at the Dutch Church, New Amsterdam, Kings County, New York; 1676, 11 Oct; Jan Stephenszen, Lysbeth Lucas; Lysbeth; Goosen Stephenszen (paternal uncle), Maria Goosens (grandmother).³ Maria Goosense Van Schaick died in 1687.²

     Zorobabel Phillips was born on 5 April 1632 at Watertown, Massachusetts.^3,4 He was the son of Reverend George Phillips of Watertown and Elizabeth (?).^1,2 Zorobabel Phillips married Ann Cooper before 1653 at Southampton, Long Island, New York; Her 2nd (widower).^2,5,6 Zorobabel Phillips lived between 1663 and 1673 at Southampton, Long Island, New York.² He died in 1687 at Southampton, New York, at age 54 years.¹

     John Alden was born in 1599 at England. He arrived on the Mayflower in 1620. He married Pricilla Mullins, daughter of William Mullins and Alice (?), in 1621. John Alden died in 1687 at Massachusetts at age 88 years.

     Her married name was Alden of the Mayflower. Pricilla Mullins was born in 1608. She was the daughter of William Mullins and Alice (?). Pricilla Mullins married John Alden in 1621. Pricilla Mullins died in 1687 at age 79 years.

     Elizabeth Martian was born in 1627.¹ She married Colonel George Reade, son of Robert Reade and Mildred Windebank, before 1640.² Elizabeth Martian died in 1687 at age 60 years.¹

     Ferdinand Albrecht I, Herzog von Braunschweig-Bevern was born in 1636 at Braunschweig.¹ He was the son of August II, Herzog von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel and Elisabeth Sofie von Mecklenburg-Güstrow.¹ Ferdinand Albrecht I, Herzog von Braunschweig-Bevern married Christine von Hesse-Eschwege in 1667 at Eschwege.¹ Ferdinand Albrecht I, Herzog von Braunschweig-Bevern died in 1687 at Bevern at age 51 years.¹

     Agatha Jan Spruyt was born in 1622 at Krickenbeck, Utrecht, The Netherlands.¹ She married Adrian Garritsen Van Vliet in 1645 at Utrecht, The Netherlands.¹ Agatha Jan Spruyt died in 1687 at Ulster County, New York, at age 65 years.¹

     Doctor Cornelius Van Dyck was born in 1642. He married Elizabeth Laeckens circa 1663. Doctor Cornelius Van Dyck died in 1686/87 at age 45 years.

     Elizabeth Thomson was born in 1666 at Mendon, Massachusetts.¹ She was the daughter of John Thomson Jr. and Thankful Woodland.¹ Elizabeth Thomson married John Darling, son of Denice Darling and Hannah Francis, circa 1686 at Braintree, Massachusetts.² Elizabeth Thomson died on 3 April 1687 at Mendon, Massachusetts, at age 21 years.¹