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     Christine von Hesse-Eschwege was born in 1648 at Kassel.¹ She married Ferdinand Albrecht I, Herzog von Braunschweig-Bevern, son of August II, Herzog von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel and Elisabeth Sofie von Mecklenburg-Güstrow, in 1667 at Eschwege.¹ Christine von Hesse-Eschwege died in 1702 at Bevern at age 54 years.¹

     William Sawyer of Newbury was born circa 1613 at Lincolnshire, England. He lived in 1643 at Salem, Massachusetts.¹ He married Ruth Bitfield.² William Sawyer of Newbury lived in 1645 at Wenham, Massachusetts.¹ He removed to Newbury at Massachusetts.¹ He died in 1702 at Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

     Joseph Reeder Sr. was born in 1647 at Stratford, Fairfield County, Connecticut.^5,6,7 He was the son of John Reeder Sr. and Hannah Thorpe.^2,1,3,4 Joseph Reeder Sr. and John Reeder Jr. were assigned part of a bill by Thomas Robinson, a "brother," on 12 September 1667 at Newtown, Long Island, Queens County, New York.⁸ Joseph Reeder Sr. died after 1702 at Long Island, New York.¹

     Dorothy (?) was born say 1621 at England. She married George Blake of Gloucester.¹ Dorothy (?) died on 12 February 1702 at Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts.¹

     Also called King William III of England.¹ William III, King of England, Scotland and Ireland was born on 14 November 1650 at The Hague, the Netherlands.¹ He was the son of William II of Orange and Mary Stuart.² William III, King of England, Scotland and Ireland married Mary II, Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland, daughter of James II, King of England, Scotland and Ireland and Anne Hyde, on 4 November 1677 at St. James's Palace.¹ William III, King of England, Scotland and Ireland was the successor of James II, King of England, Scotland and Ireland; King of England, Scotland, and Ireland.¹ William III, King of England, Scotland and Ireland and Mary II, Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland were crowned joint sovereign on 11 April 1689.¹ William III, King of England, Scotland and Ireland was co-ruler with Mary II, Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland; Queen of England, Scotland, and Ireland. King of England, Scotland, and Ireland between 11 April 1689 and 8 March 1702.¹ William III, King of England, Scotland and Ireland died on 8 March 1702 at Kensington, England, at age 51 years, 3 months and 22 days. D.s.p.¹ He was the predecessor of Anne, Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland; Queen of England, Scotland, and Ireland.¹

     Deborah Chapin was born on 13 February 1675/76 at Braintree, Massachusetts. The 2nd Deborah born to Josiah.^3,4,5 She was the daughter of Josiah Chapin Sr. and Mary King.^1,2 Deborah Chapin married Samuel Read Jr., son of Samuel Read of Mendon and Hopestill Holbrook, on 8 July 1693 at Braintree, Massachusetts.^2,6 Deborah Chapin died on 9 April 1702 at Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 26 years, 1 month and 27 days.^7,8 She was a witness where Samuel Read Jr. an ancestor of U.S. President Taft.⁹ Deborah Chapin was an ancestor of U.S. President Taft.⁹

     Sarah Lessie was born in 1614 at Blyborough, Suffolk, England.³ She was the daughter of William Lessie of Blyborough.^1,2 Sarah Lessie married John Read of Dorchester before 1632 at Massachusetts.^1,2 Sarah Lessie died on 23 April 1702 at Massachusetts at age 88 years.

     Elizabeth Davies was born circa 1634 at England.¹ She was the daughter of Dolor Davies and Margarey Willard.² Elizabeth Davies accompanied the immigration of Margarey Willard in April 1635 to America; She followed her husband to New England on the ship "Elizabeth" that sailed from London to New England. She travelled with children John, aged 9, Mary, 4, and Elizabeth, 1.³ Elizabeth Davies married William Owen on 29 September 1650 at Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.¹ Elizabeth Davies died on 3 June 1702 at Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.¹

     Brita Jönsdotter was born circa 1638 at Sweden?. She was the daughter of Jöns Andersson and Maria Andersson, Mrs.. Brita Jönsdotter married Samuel Petersson, son of Peter of Finland, before 1658. Brita Jönsdotter witnessed the will of Samuel Petersson on 25 November 1689; bequeathed his dwelling plantation at Christina to "he of my sons whom is longest with my loving wife."²

In 1693, Brita Jönsdotter was Head of Household on the census at Christina Hundred, Delaware, Details provided: A member of the Crane Hook Congregation. Property valued at £100.. Enumerated with her were Matthias Petersson, Peter Petersson, Brita Petersson and Elisabeth Petersson.¹

Brita Jönsdotter donated £2 for the church in 1697 at Christina Hundred, Delaware.¹ She was named Bridget Peterson alias Jones in the audit of quitrents in 1701 at New Castle County, Delaware.¹ She died before 1 December 1702. On 1 December 1702, Matthias Petersson resigned his interest in his father's plantation to his brother Peter Petersson "as longest liver with their mother."¹

     John Wills 1st was born on 25 March 1685 at Mt. Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey. He was the son of John Wills of Burlingham and Hope de La Fosse. John Wills 1st died before 1703.

     John Paine of Burlington was the progenitor of the Paine family in America.² He was born circa 1653 at England. He married Elizabeth Field. John Paine of Burlington was one of the signers of the West Jersey constitution, "The Concessions and Agreements of West Jersey in America" on 3 March 1676 at London, England. He died in 1703 at Wellingborough, Burlington County, New Jersey.

     Edmund Wright was born circa 1640. He was the son of Nicholas Wright IV and Ann Beaupre.¹ Edmund Wright married Sarah Wright, daughter of Sergt. Peter Wright Sr. and Alice Way, in 1666 at Oyster Bay, Nassau, New York; 1st cousins.¹ Edmund 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. ..."^1,2,3 Edmund Wright died in 1703.¹

     Elizabeth French was born in 1655.¹ She married Jonathan Thayer Sr., son of Ferdinando Tayer of Mendon and Huldah Hayward of Braintree, on 22 June 1679 at Braintree, Massachusetts.² Elizabeth French died in 1703 at age 48 years.¹

     Rachel French was christened on 24 March 1664 at Burlington County, New Jersey. She was the daughter of Thomas French Jr. and Jane Atkins. Rachel French married Mathew Allen in 1687. Rachel French married Hugh Sharp on 9 March 1702. Rachel French died after 1703.

      Captain John Adams was born after 22 May 1627 at Plymouth Colony, Massachusetts. He was the son of John Adams and Ellen Newton.^1,2 Captain John Adams married Jane James on 27 December 1654.^1,3 Captain John Adams probably left the Colony to resettle in New York in 1660 at Flushing, Long Island, New York.⁴ He married Elizabeth (?) in 1663.^4,1,5 Captain John Adams witnessed the marriage of William Hollinshead Sr. and Elizabeth Adams on 23 March 1692/93 at the house of John Adams, Chester Township, Burlington County, New Jersey.^6,7 Captain John Adams died in 1702/3 at Chester Township, Burlington County, New Jersey.

     Captain Thomas Chandler was baptized on 9 August 1628 at Bishops-Stortford, Hertfordshire, England.² He was the son of Willliam Chandler of Roxbury and Annis Bayford.² Captain Thomas Chandler accompanied the immigration of Willliam Chandler of Roxbury in 1637 to New England; He brought his wife and four small children, Thomas, Hannah, John and William. His fifth child, Sarah, was born here.³ Captain Thomas Chandler lived in 1645 at Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts.² He married Hannah Brewer, daughter of Daniel Brewer of Roxbury, on 28 May 1659 at Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts.^1,4 Captain Thomas Chandler was a blacksmith and iron worker.² He was one of the wealthiest land owners at Andover, Massachusetts.⁵ He left a will on 13 September 1700.² He died on 15 January 1703 at Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, at age 74 years, 5 months and 6 days.¹ His will was proved on 8 February 1702/3 .²

     Cornelius Janse Vanderveer was baptized on 3 March 1622/23 at Wemeldinge, Beveland, Zeeland, Netherlands. He was the son of Jan Cornelisse Dominicus and Neeltje Kempe. Cornelius Janse Vanderveer lived in 1659 at Alkmar. He married Tryntje Mandeville in 1667 at Flatbush, Kings County, New York. Cornelius Janse Vanderveer died before 22 February 1703 at Flatbush, Kings County, New York.

     Catharina (?) was born circa 1661. She married Anders Johansson Stalcop, son of Gunner Johan Andersson Stalcop and Christina Carlsdotter, before 1678; Her 1st.^1,2 Catharina (?) married Lulof Stedham, son of Timmel Stiddem and N. N. (?), before 1693; His 2nd. Her 2nd. (Both widowed from Stalcup siblings.).¹ Catharina (?) died circa 1704.²

     Lulof Stedham was born after 1654 at Delaware.³ He was the son of Timmel Stiddem and N. N. (?).^3,2 Lulof Stedham married N. N. Stalcop, daughter of Gunner Johan Andersson Stalcop and Christina Carlsdotter, before 1679; His 1st.^1,3,2 Lulof Stedham married Catharina (?) before 1693; His 2nd. Her 2nd. (Both widowed from Stalcup siblings.).¹

In 1693, Lulof Stedham was Head of Household on the census at Christina hundred, Delaware, Details provided: Member of Crane Hook Congregation. Property valued at £100..²

He was survived by six children.³ He died in 1704. He had remained on his fathers farm, which he shared with his brother, until his death.^3,2

     Elisabeth Juliane von Holstein-Norburg was born in 1634.¹ She married Anton Ulrich, Herzog von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel, son of August II, Herzog von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel and Dorothea von Anhalt-Zerbst, in 1656 at Wolfenbüttel.¹ Elisabeth Juliane von Holstein-Norburg died in 1704 at age 70 years.¹

     The Petit Arms website says she married an English soldier named Skidmore after 1663, the date the English occupied New Netherland, and that they have descendants in Somerset County, N. J.. A Skidmore family site says that Thomas Skidmore, the first Skidmore in America, was born at Mayshill, Westerleigh, Gloustershire, England, about 1605, first married Ellen, who was born about 1605 at Wyne Valley, Heereford, England, secondly Joanna Baldwin, the widow of Nathaniel Baldwin after 1658, and thirdly Sarah Keeler, the widow of Ralph Keeler, Edward Treadwell and Edward Whelpey. From this I discount the marriage to Skidmore for Sarah Petit.^1,3 She was not the daughter of John Pettit and Sarah Scofield as the Skillman history suggests. The daughter of John and Sarah was born in 1666 per the Stamford history cited by Skillman, and per History of Old Fairfield.⁴ Sara Pettit was daughter of John Petit & Sarah Scofield, his wife.⁵ She was daughter of John Pettit, Newtown. She was born in 1648? At Boston, Massachusetts Bay Colony. She was the daughter of Sergeant Thomas Pettit and Christian Mellowes.^2,1 Sara Pettit married Captain Thomas Skillman in 1669.^4,6 Sara Pettit married Cornelis Breese before 1 April 1696; Her 2nd (widow).⁴ Cornelius Breese & Sarah his wife sell to Thomas Killman part of property bequeathed to them by Thomas Killman. At Newton, Long Island, New York, on 1 April 1696.⁷ Sara Pettit was transferred a fourth part of her late husband's estate, the "housing, lands, meadows, and orchards, rights, privileges, advantages, hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging and in any wise appertaining" to their only son, Thomas on 1 April 1699.⁴ She died after 1704 at Newton, Queens County, New York.⁸

     John Thomson Jr. was born in 1642 at Dorchester, Massachusetts.¹ He was the son of John Thomson Sr. and Sarah (?). John Thomson Jr. lived before September 1663 at Weymouth, Massachusetts.² He was chosen to settle the newly established town of Mendon in September 1663.² He married Thankful Woodland, daughter of John Woodland and Martha (?), circa 1665 at Dorchester, Massachusetts.¹ John Thomson Jr. and John Thomson Sr. 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.³ John Thomson Jr. and John Thomson Sr. 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 1675.³ John Thomson Jr. and John Thomson Sr. were among the first of the original families to return to Mendon circa July 1677.³ John Thomson Jr. was chosen as Surveyor of Highways at the first meeting since the towns resettlement on 3 January 1680 at Mendon, Massachusetts.⁴ He 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.^5,6

John Thomson Jr. was appointed sole executor of his father's estate on 27 March 1684 at Mendon, Massachusetts.⁶ He witnessed (or was recognized by) the probate of the estate of John Thomson Sr. on 27 April 1686 at Boston, Massachusetts.^7,6 John Thomson Jr. probated the will of his father on 27 April 1686 at Boston, Massachusetts.⁶ He purchased the "old Meeting House" (which had been the Congregational Church) for four pounds in current money of New England on 1 January 1694 at Mendon, Massachusetts.³ He died between 1704 and 1712.⁸

     William Owen was born circa 1611.¹ He married Elizabeth Davies, daughter of Dolor Davies and Margarey Willard, on 29 September 1650 at Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.¹ William Owen died on 17 January 1704 at Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. He died at age 93.¹ He was related to Millard Fillmore, 13th President of the United States; the 5th cousin, 4 times removed (via William Owen, 1611-1704) of the compiler.

     Hannah Jackson was born on 1 May 1634 at London, Whitechapel Parish, England.² She was the daughter of Edward Jackson and Frances (?).¹ Hannah Jackson married John Ward, son of Deacon William Ward and Elizabeth Phillippus, circa 1650 at Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.^3,1,2 Hannah Jackson died on 21 April 1704 at Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at age 69 years, 11 months and 20 days. She died aged 73.³

     Peregrine White was born on 10 December 1620 at the Mayflower anchored at Provincetown Harbor, America.¹ He was the son of William White and Susanna White, Mrs..¹ Peregrine White married Sarah Bassett before 6 March 1648/49.¹ Peregrine White died circa 20 July 1704 at Marshfield, Massachusetts.¹

     Samuel Thomson was born on 4 February 1679 at Mendon, Massachusetts.¹ He was the son of John Thomson Jr. and Thankful Woodland.¹ Samuel Thomson died on 10 August 1704 at Mendon, Massachusetts, at age 25 years, 6 months and 6 days. He never married.¹

     Thomas Thayer IV was born on 14 January 1681 at Braintree, Massachusetts.¹ He was the son of Thomas Thayer III and Abigail Veasey.¹ Thomas Thayer IV died on 17 September 1704 at age 23 years, 8 months and 3 days.¹

     William Thayer was born on 15 August 1682 at Braintree, Massachusetts.¹ He was the son of Thomas Thayer III and Abigail Veasey.¹ William Thayer died on 17 September 1704 at age 22 years, 1 month and 2 days.¹

     Hannah Thomson was born on 3 August 1689 at Mendon, Massachusetts.¹ She was the daughter of John Thomson Jr. and Thankful Woodland.¹ Hannah Thomson died on 18 September 1704 at Mendon, Massachusetts, at age 15 years, 1 month and 15 days. She died unmarried.¹

     David Chapin was born on 9 November 1680 at Braintree, Massachusetts.¹ He was the son of Josiah Chapin Sr. and Lydia Brown.¹ David Chapin was born on 11 November 1680 at Braintree, Massachusetts.² He died on 4 October 1704 at age 23 years, 10 months and 25 days.³

     Mary Holton was born in 1678.¹ She was the daughter of William Holton Jr. and Sarah Marshfield.¹ Mary Holton married Ebenezer Strong Jr..¹ Mary Holton died in 1705 at age 27 years.¹

     George William, Duke of Zelle was born say 1631. He was the son of Georg, Herzog von Braunschweig-Lüneburg.¹ George William, Duke of Zelle died in 1705.¹

     Catharina Fonteyn was baptized on 8 February 1691 at the Reformed Dutch Church, New Amsterdam, Kings County, New York.¹ She was the daughter of Jacques Jacobus Fonteyn and Anna Webber. Catharina Fonteyn died before March 1705. Another daughter named Catharina followed.

     Also called Marike. Her married name was Cortelyou. Maretje Hendrickse Smock was born circa 1670 at New Utrecht, Kings County Long Island, New York.¹ She was the daughter of Hendrick Matthyse Smock and Guertje Harmens Coerton.^2,3 Maretje Hendrickse Smock married Jacques Cortelyou Jr., son of Jacques Cortelyou Sr. and Neeltje Van Duyn, on 4 October 1685 at the Dutch Church, New Utrecht, New York; His 1st. The first marriage is recorded in Flatbush Church Records (State Library, Albany) thus: "Jaques Cortelyau, young man from New Utrecht, and Maria Hendrickse Smack, young dame from New Utrecht. Both residing there. Married at New Utrecht, October 4, 1685."² Maretje Hendrickse Smock witnessed the baptism of Hendrick Lane on 7 March 1703 at the Dutch Reformed Church, New Amsterdam, Kings County, New York.⁴ Maretje Hendrickse Smock died on 7 April 1705.²

     Alice Godfrey and Deacon Peter Holbrook of Mendon were an ancestor of U.S. President William Howard Taft.³ Alice Godfrey was born between 1656 and 1662 at Weymouth, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.¹ She was the daughter of Richard Godfrey Sr. and Mary Jane Turner.^1,2 Alice Godfrey married Deacon Peter Holbrook of Mendon, son of Thomas Holbrooke and Joanna Kingman, in 1677 at Weymouth, Massachusetts.^4,5,2 Alice Godfrey died on 29 April 1705 at Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.^1,6 She was an ancestor of U.S. President William Howard Taft.³

     Her married name was Lovejoy.¹ Also called Hannah Pritchard.¹ Hannah Prichard was born say 1641. She was the daughter of Sgt. William Prichard of Brookfield. Hannah Prichard married John Lovejoy of Andover, son of Rowland Lovejoy and Elizabeth Neale, on 12 February 1675/76 at Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts; His 2nd (widower).¹ Hannah Prichard died on 1 August 1705 at Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts.¹ She died on 1 August 1705 at Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts.

     Dorothea Charlotte von Brandenburg-Ansbach was born on 18 November 1661 at Ansbach, Germany.¹ She was the daughter of Albrecht, Markgraf von Brandenburg-Ansbach.² Dorothea Charlotte von Brandenburg-Ansbach married Ernst Ludwig, Landgraf von Hesse-Darmstadt, son of Ludwig VI, Landgraf von Hesse-Darmstadt, on 1 December 1687 at Darmstadt, Germany.¹ Dorothea Charlotte von Brandenburg-Ansbach died on 15 November 1705 at Schloß Jägersburg at age 43 years, 11 months and 28 days.¹

     Elizabeth Paine was born on 19 February 1665/66 at Burlington County, New Jersey. She was the daughter of John Paine of Burlington and Elizabeth Field. Elizabeth Paine died on 28 November 1705 at Burlington County, New Jersey, at age 39 years, 9 months and 9 days.

     Catherine of Portugal was born on 25 November 1638 at Lisbon, Portugal.¹ She married Charles II, King of England, Scotland and Ireland, son of Charles I, King of England, Scotland and Ireland and Henrietta Maria de Bourbon, on 21 May 1662 at Portsmouth, England.¹ Catherine of Portugal died on 30 November 1705 at Lisbon, Portugal, at age 67 years and 5 days. D.s.p.¹

     Thomas Thayer III was born in 1644 at England.³ He was the son of Thomas Jr. Tayer of Braintree and Hannah Tayer, Mrs..² Thomas Thayer III married Abigail Veasey on 25 March 1680 at Braintree, Massachusetts Colony, New England.^4,5 Thomas Thayer III lived at Braintree, Massachusetts. He died on 7 December 1705 at Braintree, Massachusetts, at age 61 years. "Mr. Thomas Thayer died an untimely death."⁴

     Samuel Thayer Sr. was born in 1667.¹ He was the son of Shadrach Tayer and Deliverence Priest.¹ Samuel Thayer Sr. married Susanna Scant before 1694.¹ Samuel Thayer Sr. died in 1706 at age 39 years.¹

     Hopestill Holbrook was born circa 1647 at Weymouth, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.¹ She was the daughter of Captain William Holbrooke of Weymouth and Elizabeth Pitts.^1,2,3 Hopestill Holbrook married Samuel Read of Mendon, son of John Read of Dorchester and Sarah Lessie, on 10 May 1668 at Weymouth, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.^1,3,4,5 Hopestill Holbrook witnessed the will of Captain William Holbrooke of Weymouth on 9 September 1696 at Scituate, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; In his will he provided for his wife Abigail. To his son Cornelius, he gave his lands in Weymouth, he to give to give his own daughter Mehitable £5 at marriage. He bequeathed to his daughters Elizabeth Buck, Hopestill Reed, Mehtiable Sprague, and Jane Balcom, and to his son William, and Samuel, whom he calls eldest son.^2,3 Hopestill Holbrook died on 12 January 1705/6 at Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.⁶

     Elizabeth Ballard was probably the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Phelps) Ballard.^2,3 She was born circa 1667? At Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts. There is no known record of her birth, it probably having been destroyed in one of the early Indian raids on Andover, or lost at an early day. She was probably the eldest daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth.¹ She was the daughter of Ensign Joseph Ballard of Andover and Elizabeth Phelps.¹ Elizabeth Ballard married George Abbott of Andover, son of George Abbot, tailor and Sarah Farnum, on 13 September 1689 at Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts; His 1st. Married by Rev. Francis Dane.^1,4,2,5 Elizabeth Ballard died on 6 May 1706 at Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts.^1,2,5

     Robert Fuller of Rehoboth was born circa 1615 at England.¹ He lived in 1639 at Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts.² He married Ann (?) before 1641; His 1st.³ Robert Fuller of Rehoboth was one of Rehoboth's first proprietors, #43, "Robert ffullor", with 150 pounds sterling.⁴ He married Sarah Bowen, daughter of Richard Bowen and Ann Bourn, before September 1647 at Massachusetts; His 2nd.^1,3 Robert Fuller of Rehoboth was admitted as Freeman in 1658 at Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.² He was styled himself a bricklayer on 28 May 1669 at (1696?), Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts.⁵ He mentions his son, Jonathan, as eldest in a deed for land on 28 May 1669 at (1696?), Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.⁵ He was probably driven from the enjoyment of his estate in Rehobath by King Philip's war in 1675.² He married Margaret (?) after 14 October 1676; His 2nd.² Robert Fuller of Rehoboth was styled himself a bricklayer on 1 December 1679 at Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts.² He mentions another son, Benjamin, in a deed for house and six acres on 1 December 1679 at Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.² He was a witness where Jonathan Fuller of Rehoboth called the eldest son by his father, Robert, in a deed for land on 28 May 1696 at Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.² Robert Fuller of Rehoboth died on 10 May 1706 at Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.²

     Also called Morton Mortonson Sr.. Also called Marten Martensson. Mårten Mårtensson Sr. was born circa 1606 at Finland.^2,1 He immigrated to America on the "Eagle" and arrived on 22 May 1654 at Fort Christina, Delaware.² He was among the "new freemen" pledging loyalty to Governor Rising on 9 June 1654 at Tmicum Island.² He pledged allegiance to the Dutch after their capture of the fort in September 1655 at Fort Trinity (now New Castle), Delaware.² He soon grew dissatisfied with living under Dutch rule, and moved to join the other Finnish settlers who'd resettled elsewhere after September 1655 at Ammansland (Ridley Township), Chester County, Pennsylvania, America.² He married N. N. (?) before 1662 at Ammansland (Ridley Township), Chester County, Pennsylvania; His 2nd. Mårten Mårtensson Sr. lived in 1677 at Ammansland (Ridley Township), Chester County, Pennsylvania.² He married Helena (?) after 1683; Probably his 3rd. Her 2nd.^2,1 Mårten Mårtensson Sr. was one of the signers of the Swedes' letter to Sweden, requesting new ministers and Swedish Bibles, using the same distinctive mark as appears on the 1654 oath of allegiance to Rising, in 1693.²

In 1693, Mårten Mårtensson Sr. was Head of Household on the census at Ammansland, Ridley Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, Details provided: A member of the Wicaco Congregation. Property valued at £50.. Enumerated with him were Matthias Mårtensson Sr., Anna Gustafsdotter Justis, Helena (?), Anders Mårtensson, Anders Morton and Mårten Morton.¹

Mårten Mårtensson Sr. pledged £1.10 per year for minister Rudman's salary in 1697.² He probably had three wives during his lifetime. This is inferred from the gap in ages between his two eldest sons and his four younger children. He left a will in May 1703; In lieu of a will, he signed two deeds dividing his lands between his two youngest sons. The home plantation (the Morton Homestead) was given to his son Matthias "for taking care and maintaining of me and my wife during the remainder of our natural lives." The rest of Mårten's lands at Ammansland and on Raccoon Creek were divided between Matthias and Andrew.² He died on 31 May 1706 at Ammansland, Ridley Township, Chester County, Philadelphia. Said to be 100 years old at his death.^2,1 He was related to John Morton (Signer); the 2nd cousin, 8x removed (via Marten Martensson, 1606-1706), of the compiler.

     Job Wright was born in 1637 at Sandwich, Massachusetts.² He was the son of Sergt. Peter Wright Sr. and Alice Way.¹ Job Wright married Rachel Townsend circa 1661 at Oyster Bay, Nassau, New York.^2,1 Job Wright witnessed the will of Anthony Wright on 20 May 1673 at Oyster Bay, Long Island, New York.² Job 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."^3,2 Job Wright died on 13 September 1706 at Oyster Bay, Long Island, New York, at age 69 years.²

     Emanuel Van Schaack was born circa 1677. He was the son of Claas Gerritse Van Schaack. Emanuel Van Schaack married Maria Wyngaart in 1703. Emanuel Van Schaack died on 19 November 1706.

     Catharyn de Baile was born before 1627 at France. She married Charel Fonteyn in 1647 at the Church of St. Catherine, Honnechy, Nord, France.^1,2 Catharyn de Baile and Charel Fonteyn were French Huguenots fleeing persecution.³ Catharyn de Baile accompanied the immigration of Charel Fonteyn on 17 May 1658 to New Amsterdam, Kings County, New York; Arrived in America on "De Vergulde Bever" [The Gilded Beaver]. "Other French colonists, whose places of birth are not recorded, emigrated about this time to New Amsterdam, by way of Holland. We have the names of Charles Fonteyn, .... Though the fact is not expressly stated, it may be presumed that the greater number of these immigrants, like those previously named, originated in the provinces of Picardy, Normandy, and Bretagne."^4,3,5 Catharyn de Baile died in 1707 at Bushwick, Kings County, New York.

     Paul Thomasson was born say 1677. He was the son of Olle Thomasson and Eleanor (?).¹ Paul Thomasson married Felicia (?).¹ Paul Thomasson died in 1707 at New Castle County, Delaware.¹

     Deacon Benjamin Morse of Newbury was born on 28 March 1640 at Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.^3,4 He was the son of Anthony Morse of Newbury and Ann Cox.¹ Deacon Benjamin Morse of Newbury married Ruth Sawyer, daughter of William Sawyer of Newbury and Ruth Bitfield, on 26 August 1667 at Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.^3,5 Deacon Benjamin Morse of Newbury died after 1707.¹