John Philbrick², son of Thomas the Emigrant, came from Watertown, Massachusetts and settled in the town of Hampton, New Hampshire. His brothers and father soon followed and also settled in Hampton. Hampton was an ideal place to establish a colony. Here was a place they could fish in both the ocean and rivers. The Hampton River also provided clams and fresh water. In the Salt Marshes south of town, grew an abundance of "salt hay" which feed the cattle and oxen brought by the early settlers. Trees for building houses, barns and the church were plentiful in the heavily wooded New Hampshire.

In 1641, John Philbrick and his family lived in a house on "Wigwam Row," a location purportedly once occupied by the local Indians and their wigwams. By 1646, John owns one share of "Cow Commons," an area shared by the townsfolk for feeding their livestock.

Thomas the Emigrant settled on land on or near Sergeant's Island. Thomas would become "Culler of Staves" in 1652. From the trees in Hampton, the families would cut and carve wooden staves that were used for creating the sides of wooden barrels. Thomas had the job of finding and removing the bad or defective staves from the communal pile made by the local residents.
Thomas Jr. was elected as a "selectman" in 1654. As a selectman, he was part of committee who decided on granting land to new settlers who now began to join the colony in Hampton. Chapman refers to Thomas Jr. living on land in what is now Seabrook, New Hampshire.

Religion, politics and farming were intertwined in Hampton during the 1600’s. In 1656, Thomas the Emigrant testified against Eunice "Goody" Cole, a local woman accused of witchcraft. In "History of Hampton," Joseph Dow writes that Thomas stated that she "had said if his calves should eat any of her grass ‘she wished it might poysen them or choke them;’ and he further testified that he never saw one of his calves afterward, ‘and the other calfe came home and died aboute a weeke after.’" Eunice Cole was convicted of witchcraft and sentenced to confinement in a prison in Boston.

Legend suggests "Goody" Cole got her revenge on Thomas Philbrick for his testimony against her. The following year (1657) John Philbrick, his wife Ann (Knapp), daughter Sarah and five others drowned near "Rivermouth" when their sloop (a boat) sank during a trip to Boston. The Town Record reads: "The sad hand of God upon eight psons goeing in a vessell by sea from Hampton to boston, who were all swallowed up in the ocean soon after they were out of the Harbour." In superstitious New England, Eunice Cole was blamed for the tragedy, and townspeople whispered accusations that would later inspire a poem by John Greenleaf Whittier in 1870, "The Wreck of the Rivermouth."

When Thomas the Emigrant died around 1667, his will passed on his land and house to his son, James Philbrick. James Philbrick, along with Abraham Drake, Peter Johnson and Joseph Dow, established a boundary line between Exeter and Hampton in 1671. For a second time, tragedy would strike the Philbrick family when on November 16, 1674, James Philbrick drowned in the Hampton River near the mouth of Cole’s Creek.

Thomas Jr., the last surviving son, would be active in the affairs of the town of Hampton till his death in 1700. During that time he was a member of the Congregational Church in Hampton (1671), lead by the Calvinistic preacher, Seaborn Cotton.

In 1685, John Philbrick³, moved from Hampton to Greenland, New Hampshire, and signaled the first migration of Thomas the Emigrant’s descendants. By 1700, William Philbrick³ and his family are found in Greenland also, while Ephraim Philbrick (or Philbrook)³ and his family appear to have moved to Groton, Massachusetts.

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In 1925, "Founder’s Park" was dedicated as a memorial to the founding families and "daughter" towns of Hampton, New Hampshire. Among the 42 family stones is the one marked "Philbrick 1638-1925". The "Philbrick" stone sits near Park Avenue and between the stones for the "Sleeper" and "Godfrey" families.

A stone marker at the center of the park reads, "A little band of pioneers under the leadership of Rev. Stephen Bachiler of South Hampton, England seeking a larger liberty in October 1638 settled in the wilderness near this spot to plant a free church in a free town. They were joined in 1639 by others and in that year the town incorporated. To do honor to the founders and fathers of Hampton to exalt the ideals for which they strove and as an inspiration to posterity the memorial is dedicated – October 14, 1925"

1. WILLIAM HERSEY8 PHILBROOK (JEREMIAH7, JEREMIAH6, JOB5, JONATHAN4, WILLIAM3, THOMAS2 PHILBRICK, THOMAS1)¹ was born September 28, 1808 in Vinalhaven, Maine¹, and died April 15, 1885 in Owl's Head, Knox Co., Maine². He married JOANNA DOLPH3 December 05, 1833³. She was born September 16, 18113, and died April 28, 1876^3,4.

More About WILLIAM HERSEY PHILBROOK:
Buried At: Ingraham Hill Cem., Owl's Head, Knox Co., Maine⁵
Jacob Chapman's Book: 1886, #120-III-Gen.#8
Occupation: Farmer⁶

Children of WILLIAM PHILBROOK and JOANNA DOLPH are:

i. LUCY ANN9 PHILBROOK7,8, b. September 06, 1834, South Thomaston, Knox Co., Maine9; d. Aft. 1854; m. ABRAHAM ALVIN FISKE9, November 07, 185410.

ii. CATHERINE AUGUSTA PHILBROOK11,12, b. September 16, 183613.

iii. MARGERY PHILBROOK14, b. October 05, 1838, South Thomaston, Knox Co., Maine15; m. ORRIN ROBERTSON15, November 01, 186515.

iv. PAULINA M. PHILBROOK15, b. August 02, 1840, South Thomaston, Knox Co., Maine15; m. WILLIAM A. VOSE15, November 30, 186515.

v. CORDELIA F. PHILBROOK15,16, b. February 19, 1842, South Thomaston, Knox Co., Maine17; d. April 10, 184417,18.

More About CORDELIA F. PHILBROOK:
Buried At: Ingraham Hill Cem., Owl's Head, Knox Co., Maine18


vi. WILLIAM JUDSON PHILBROOK19,20, b. June 16, 184421; d. February 13, 186321.

More About WILLIAM JUDSON PHILBROOK:
Buried At: Ingraham Hill Cem., Owl's Head, Knox Co., Maine22
Jacob Chapman's Book: 1886, #120-III-6.-Gen.#9
Military Service: 1st Maine Cavalry23


vii. JAMES A. PHILBROOK23, b. December 01, 184623; d. November 22, 191724; m. ALICE J. POST25, November 22, 1876, Rockland, Knox Co., Maine25,26.

More About JAMES A. PHILBROOK:
Jacob Chapman's Book: #120-III-8.-Gen.#9
Occupation: Farmer27


viii. ADA R. PHILBROOK27, b. March 24, 1848, South Thomaston, Knox Co., Maine28; d. November 16, 184829,30.

More About ADA R. PHILBROOK:
Buried At: Ingraham Hill Cem., Owl's Head, Knox Co., Maine30.


Endnotes

1. Jacob Chapman, Philbrick & Philbrook Families, (Published 1886), pg. 134.
2. Michael Philbrook (Photographer), Gravestone of William Hersey Philbrook (1808-1885) & son Wm. Judson (1844-1863).
3. Jacob Chapman, Philbrick & Philbrook Families, (Published 1886), pg. 134.
4. Michael Philbrook (Photographer), Gravestone of Joanna Dolph-Philbrook (1811-1876).
5. Michael Philbrook (Photographer), Gravestone of William Hersey Philbrook (1808-1885) & son Wm. Judson (1844-1863).
6. Jacob Chapman, Philbrick & Philbrook Families, (Published 1886)
7. Jacob Chapman, Philbrick & Philbrook Families, (Published 1886), pg. 134, "Lucy A. Philbrook".
8. Michael Philbrook, Bucyrus, Ohio, "Lucy Ann Philbrook".
9. Jacob Chapman, Philbrick & Philbrook Families, (Published 1886), pg. 134.
10. Michael Philbrook, Bucyrus, Ohio.
11. Jacob Chapman, Philbrick & Philbrook Families, (Published 1886), pg. 134, "Catharine A. Philbrook".
12. Michael Philbrook, Bucyrus, Ohio, "Catharine Augusta Philbrook".
13. Jacob Chapman, Philbrick & Philbrook Families, (Published 1886), pg. 134.
14. Jacob Chapman, Philbrick & Philbrook Families, (Published 1886), pg.135.
15. Jacob Chapman, Philbrick & Philbrook Families, (Published 1886), pg. 135.
16. Michael Philbrook (Photographer), Gravestone of Cordelia F. Philbrook (1842-1844).
17. Jacob Chapman, Philbrick & Philbrook Families, (Published 1886), pg. 135.
18. Michael Philbrook (Photographer), Gravestone of Cordelia F. Philbrook (1842-1844).
19. Jacob Chapman, Philbrick & Philbrook Families, (Published 1886), pg. 135, "William J. Philbrook".
20. Michael Philbrook, Bucyrus, Ohio, "William Judson Philbrook".
21. Jacob Chapman, Philbrick & Philbrook Families, (Published 1886), pg. 135.
22. Michael Philbrook (Photographer), Gravestone of William Hersey Philbrook (1808-1885) & son Wm. Judson (1844-1863).
23. Jacob Chapman, Philbrick & Philbrook Families, (Published 1886), pg. 135.
24. Michael Philbrook, Bucyrus, Ohio.
25. Jacob Chapman, Philbrick & Philbrook Families, (Published 1886), pg. 135.
26. Michael Philbrook, Bucyrus, Ohio, "Rockland, Knox Co., Maine".
27. Jacob Chapman, Philbrick & Philbrook Families, (Published 1886), pg. 135.
28. Michael Philbrook, Bucyrus, Ohio.
29. Jacob Chapman, Philbrick & Philbrook Families, (Published 1886), pg. 135.
30. Michael Philbrook (Photographer), Gravestone of Ada R. Philbrook (1848-1848).

I’m pleased to announce that the P.P.F.A. is now offering the following books on the Philbrick & Philbrook Family. Each book is soft cover and "velobind" bound. The names of the books are as follows:

#1. "Cousins Directory" listing the names, addresses and heritage link of each of our members (Example: ALFRED GEORGE11 PHILBRICK (ROSCOE CLAYTON10, ALFRED J.9, FRANCIS MOSES8, MOSES HAM7, LEVI6, JOSEPH5, JOSES4, JOSEPH3, JAMES2, THOMAS1). This book is updated monthly as new members join. Currently at 85 pages.

#2. "Introduction to Philbrick & Philbrook History & Genealogy." I'm working on expanding this book with additional information, but is currently at 60 pages.

Table of Contents as follows: Dedication, Introduction, Origins of the Philbrick & Philbrook Families, Coming To America, First 3 Generations - Mass. & N.H., The Spelling of the Name - Philbrick & Philbrook, Will of Thomas the Emigrant, Thomas the Emigrant's Family (4 Generations), Philbrick & Philbrook Family 1650 - 1699 in New Hampshire, Colonial Philbricks & Philbrooks, Eliphalet Philbrook (Sr.) Militia Orders – 1751, Eliphalet Philbrook (Jr.) Minute Man Orders – 1775, Joel Philbrook & the Revolutionary War, Philbricks & Philbrooks in the 1800's, James Philbrook Land Deed – 1801, Tryphena H. Philbrick's Teacher Pay Receipt – 1832, Edward D. Philbrick's Receipt for Shoes – 1848, Danville, NH Account Book – 1851, John D. Philbrick's "Primary Union Speaker" – 1868, 1800's Photographs of Philbricks & Philbrooks, Philbricks & Philbrooks in the 1900's, Seth C. Philbrook's Optical Ruler - Circa 1900's, Carl F. Philbrook’s War Ration Books, Genealogy 101, Pedigree Chart, Family Group Sheet, Now What?, The Philbrick & Philbrook Family Association.

#3. The Descendants of the Grandsons of Thomas the Emigrant

Vol. 1 - "Descendants of John Philbrook (1650-1737)" - 25 pages
Vol. 2 - "Descendants of James Philbrick (1651-1723)" - 130 pages
Vol. 3 - "Descendants of Thomas Philbrick (1658-1712)" - 33 pages
Vol. 4 - "Descendants of Samuel Philbrick (1660-1694)" - 37 pages
Vol. 5 - "Descendants of Joseph Philbrick (1663-1755)" - 93 pages
Vol. 6 - "Descendants of William Philbrook (1670-1714)" - 149 pages

#4. "Lost Links: The Unconnected Branches of the Philbrick & Philbrook Family" (Still pending creation of book – Available in March 2001)

#5. "International Branches of the Philbrick-Philbrook-Fillbrook Family" (Still pending creation of book – Available in March 2001)

These books (#3-5) are laid out in "Register" format. This format is accepted by the New England Historic Genealogical Society, one of the oldest genealogical societies in the country. The Register format dates back to 1870 and is used to establish "pedigree." All of the above volumes are fully indexed by names. I've endeavored to ensure that each "fact" is sourced in some form or another. I'm reviewing the entire database to correct and/or add sources to all information.

PRICES:

"Introduction to Philbrick & Philbrook History & Genealogy" - $12.00

"Cousins Directory" - $7.00

"Descendants of _________ - Grandson of Thomas Philbrick the Emigrant" - $10.00 (per volume)

"Lost Links: The Unconnected Branches of the Philbrick & Philbrook Family" - $7.00

"International Branches of the Philbrick-Philbrook-Fillbrook Family" - $7.00

Prices do NOT include shipping & handling. Please include an additional $5.00 for the 1st book, $2.50 each additional book (per order.)

The P.P.F.A. is committed to being a "non-profit" organization, and therefore the prices above are based only on cost to produce the books. However, if the buyer enjoys the books and wishes to make a donation to help further our research efforts, we will be more than happy to accept.

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