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     Rachel (?) was born circa 1640. She married John Read Jr., son of John Read of Dorchester and Sarah Lessie, circa 1660.¹

     William Read was born circa 1632. He was the son of John Read of Dorchester and Sarah Lessie.¹ William Read married Ruth Crooke circa 1654.¹

     Ruth Crooke was born circa 1634. She married William Read, son of John Read of Dorchester and Sarah Lessie, circa 1654.¹

     Also called Bathsheba Gilburt.³ Bathsheba Gilbert was the daughter of Capt. Thomas and Martha (Barns) Gilbert.⁴ She was born on 5 February 1707/8 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.^1,2 She was the daughter of Captain Thomas Gilbert Esq. and Martha Barns.^1,2 Bathsheba Gilbert married Moses Abbott, son of George Abbott of Andover and Elizabeth Ballard, on 5 February 1724/25 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts; Married by "Rev. Mr. Cheney pasture of ye Church of Christ in Brookfield."^1,2,5,4

     Deacon Henry Gilbert lived at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.¹ He was born circa 1700. He married Elizabeth (?) before 1724.¹

     Elizabeth (?) was born circa 1702. She married Deacon Henry Gilbert before 1724.¹

     Rachel Abbott was born on 6 October 1727 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.¹ She was the daughter of Moses Abbott and Bathsheba Gilbert.¹ Rachel Abbott married Othniel Gilbert circa 1748 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.¹

     Othniel Gilbert lived at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.¹ He was born circa 1724. He married Rachel Abbott, daughter of Moses Abbott and Bathsheba Gilbert, circa 1748 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.¹

     Corporal Obed Abbott was the fourth of the ten children of Moses and Bathsheba.³ He was born on 8 May 1730 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.^1,4,3 He was the son of Moses Abbott and Bathsheba Gilbert.^1,2 Corporal Obed Abbott joined the petition to set off the part of northwest Brookfield where he lived to New Braintree in 1749 at Worcester County, Massachusetts.⁵ He was a farmer and yeoman at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.⁵ He lived in 1751 at New Braintree, Worcester County, Massachusetts; His place of residence, and the places of seven others, were now officially in New Braintree.⁶ He married Elizabeth Edmunds, daughter of David Edmands and Hannah Hinkson of Lynn?, on 24 April 1755 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.^5,7,3 Corporal Obed Abbott served in the Crown Point Expedition of the French and Indian War, in Captain Aaron Rice's Company, Colonel Brown's Regiment, serving as a Private for 12 weeks, five days from 15 September 1755 to 12 December 1755. Allowed 12 days billeting and 11 days travel from Albany to Worcester; recieved $4 bounty.^8,9 He served in the Crown Point Expedition, in Capt. Sylvanus Walker's Company, Colonel Brown's Regiment, serving as a Corporal for 29 weeks, six days, from 10 May 1759 to 4 December 1759.⁸ He sold his place to John Lynde, of Brookfield, for œ200, in 1773 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.¹⁰ He bought 53 acres for œ140 on 5 April 1777 at Shutesbury (west of New Salem), Franklin County, Massachusetts.¹¹ He lived from 5 April 1777 to 9 January 1779 at Shutesbury (west of New Salem), Franklin County, Massachusetts.⁵ He probably sold the land he bought in 1777 for œ800 (a profit of œ660!) on 9 January 1779 at Shutesbury (west of New Salem), Franklin County, Massachusetts.¹¹

     Bathsheba Abbott was born on 1 November 1735 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.¹ She was the daughter of Moses Abbott and Bathsheba Gilbert.¹ Bathsheba Abbott married Elijah Bartlit on 11 January 1750 at Brookfield, Worchester County, Massachusetts; ?² Bathsheba Abbott lived on 8 November 1791 at Greenwich (near Belchertown), Hampden County, Massachusetts; She resided in Greenwich unmarried.³

     Dorothy Abbott was born on 19 April 1738 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.¹ She was the daughter of Moses Abbott and Bathsheba Gilbert.¹ Dorothy Abbott lived on 8 November 1791 at Greenwich (near Belchertown), Hampden County, Massachusetts; She resided in Greenwich unmarried.²

     Abigail Abbott was born on 8 March 1742 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.¹ She was the daughter of Moses Abbott and Bathsheba Gilbert.¹ Abigail Abbott married Henry Gilbert on 8 November 1784 at 8?.¹ Abigail Abbott was living on 8 November 1791.²

     Henry Gilbert was born circa 1740. He lived at Partridgefield (now Peru), Berkshire County, Massachusetts.¹ He married Abigail Abbott, daughter of Moses Abbott and Bathsheba Gilbert, on 8 November 1784 at 8?.¹

     Elizabeth Edmunds was born on 10 July 1730 at Framingham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.^2,3,4 She was the daughter of David Edmands and Hannah Hinkson of Lynn?.^2,3,4 Elizabeth Edmunds married Corporal Obed Abbott, son of Moses Abbott and Bathsheba Gilbert, on 24 April 1755 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.^1,5,6 Elizabeth Edmunds lived with Corporal Obed Abbott from 5 April 1777 to 9 January 1779 at Shutesbury (west of New Salem), Franklin County, Massachusetts.¹

     Phebe Abbott was born on 12 April 1756 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.^1,2 She was the daughter of Corporal Obed Abbott and Elizabeth Edmunds.¹

     Corporal Eli Abbott was born on 25 March 1758 at Brookfield (New Braintree), Worcester County, Massachusetts.^1,2 He was the son of Corporal Obed Abbott and Elizabeth Edmunds.¹ Corporal Eli Abbott served in the Revolutionary War.² He lived with Corporal Obed Abbott from 5 April 1777 to 9 January 1779 at Shutesbury (west of New Salem), Franklin County, Massachusetts.³ Corporal Eli Abbott served in Capt. Ebenezer Goodale's Company of Col. David Wells' Massachusetts Regiment as a private between 3 October 1777 and 18 October 1777.⁴ He served in Capt. Sylvanus Rice's Company of Col. Israel Chapin's Regiment at Claverack as a corporal between 27 October 1779 and 22 November 1779.⁴ He married Eunice Hawks, daughter of Abner Hawks and Mary (?), on 28 February 1788 at Shelburne, Massachusetts; His 1st.² Corporal Eli Abbott married Mary Allen on 17 September 1789 at Shelburne, Massachusetts; His 2nd (widower).² Corporal Eli Abbott lived before 1792 at Shelburne, Massachusetts.² He lived in 1792 at Greenfield, Massachusetts.² He lived between 1792 and 1794 at Granville, Vermont.² He lived before March 1794 at Waitsfield, Washington (then Chittendon) County, Vermont.²

In 1795, Corporal Eli Abbott appeared on the census at Waitsfield, Vermont, Details provided: rated for the poll tax.⁵

He one of the signers of the agreement for the formation of the "Congregational Society in Waitsfield" on 28 December 1807 at Waitsfield, Vermont.⁶ He moved to "Southern Vermont" circa 1808.²

     Reverend Moses Abbott was born on 23 May 1763 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.^1,2 He was the son of Corporal Obed Abbott and Elizabeth Edmunds.¹

     Lynius Abbott was born between 1764 and 1768 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.¹ He was the son of Corporal Obed Abbott and Elizabeth Edmunds.¹

     Esquire Abbott was born on 19 June 1770 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.^1,2 He was the son of Corporal Obed Abbott and Elizabeth Edmunds.¹

     Isaac Estey was a cooper at Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts.¹ He was born circa 1645. He was the son of Jeffrey Estey.¹ Isaac Estey married Mary Towne, daughter of William Towne and Johana (?), before 1667.¹

     Alice Farnum, Mrs. was born after 7 April 1606 at Leicester, England.^3,4 She married Ralph Farnum of Andover, son of Ralph Farnum, before 1628 at England.^1,4 Alice Farnum, Mrs. was twenty-eight years of age when she immigrated in 1635.² She and Ralph Farnum of Andover emigrated from Southampton, England, leaving 6 April 1635; Sailed to America in the brig "James."^1,4,2 Ralph Farnum of Andover was at an unknown age as of 3 June 1635.⁵ Alice Farnum, Mrs. and Ralph Farnum of Andover immigrated to Boston, Massachusetts, arriving 3 June 1635.^1,2

     Mary Howe was born in 1665 at Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.¹ She was the daughter of Lieutenant Samuel Howe of Sudbury and Martha Bent.¹ Mary Howe married Thomas Barnes of Brookfield, son of Thomas Barnes of Marlborough and Abigail Goodenow, on 14 March 1685 at Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.^2,3,4

     Abigail Goodenow was born on 11 March 1642 at Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.^1,3 She was the daughter of Thomas Goodenow of Shaftesbury and Jane Ruddich.^1,2 Abigail Goodenow married Thomas Barnes of Marlborough, son of Thomas Barnes of Barking, in 1662.¹

     Thomas Barnes of Barking was born at Barking, Essex, England.¹

     Mercy Marshfield, Mrs. was born circa 1603 at England. She married Thomas Marshfield of Exeter before 1625. Mercy Marshfield, Mrs. was accused of being a witch, and brought court action against Mary Parsons for making a false accusation, and Mary was sentenced to be whipped, and to pay £3 to Goody Marshfield "for and towards the reparation of her good name".¹ She lived in 1649 at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts; She resided in Springfield as the "widow Marshfield."¹ Mercy Marshfield, Mrs. was buried in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.¹

     Mercy Gilbert married Captain Thomas Gilbert Esq., son of Thomas Gilbert of Brookfield and Abilene Marshfield, after 1746 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts; His 2nd.^1,2

     Mary Howe, Mrs. was born circa 1620 at England. She married John Howe Sr., son of John How of Hodinhull, after 1639 at Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.^2,3

     John Bent of Penton Grafton was the father of Robert Bent of Penton Grafton; second child and eldest son of John Bent and Edith.² John Bent of Penton Grafton was born circa 1536 at Hampshire, England. He married Edith Bent, Mrs. before 1564 at Hampshire, England.³ John Bent of Penton Grafton left a will on 19 June 1588 at Penton Grafton, Weyhill Parish, Andover Division, Hampshire, England; "John Bent of Penton Grafton in the parish of Wayhill, 19. June 1588. Proved 18. Sept. 1588. To the parish church at Wayhill twelve pence. To the poor man's box six shillings eight pence. My son Robert Bent. David Bent my son. Richard Bent my son. Edith Benth my daughter. Marie Bent my daughter. Joan Bent my daughter. Alice Bent my daughter. Agnes Bent my daughter. My son David aforesaid. My wife Edith ben executrix. Overseers my loving friends John Grace and Richard Cole. Witnesses Walter Waight, Robert Manfield, Henry Fan. Inventory £13.0.6."³ His estate was probated on 18 September 1588 at Penton Grafton, Weyhill Parish, Andover Division, Hampshire, England.³

     Jacob Towne was born circa 1647. He was the son of William Towne and Johana (?).¹

     Joseph Towne was born circa 1647. He was the son of William Towne and Johana (?).¹

     Rebecca Towne was born circa 1647. She was the daughter of William Towne and Johana (?).¹

     Sarah Towne was born circa 1650. She was the daughter of William Towne and Johana (?).¹ Sarah Towne married (?) Bridges before 17 January 1682.¹

     (?) Bridges was born circa 1650. He married Sarah Towne, daughter of William Towne and Johana (?), before 17 January 1682.¹

     David Edmands was from Marlboro.¹ He was born on 22 July 1689 at Lynn?, Massachusetts.² He married Hannah Hinkson of Lynn? on 8 August 1717 at Lynn, Massachusetts.^3,1,4 David Edmands lived between 1728 and 1752 at Framingham, Massachusetts.¹

     Hannah Hinkson of Lynn? was born circa 1709. She married David Edmands on 8 August 1717 at Lynn, Massachusetts.^2,1,3

     Thomas Goodenow was born in 1637 at Wiltshire, England.² He was the son of Thomas Goodenow of Shaftesbury and Jane Ruddich.¹ Thomas Goodenow emigrated with Thomas Goodenow of Shaftesbury on 24 April 1638 at Southampton, Hampshire, England; He appears on a list of passengers sailing on the ship "Confidence": Thomas Goodenow, Shasbury, 30, Jane, his wife, Thomas Goodenow, his sonne, Ursula, his sister.^1,3,4

     Ursula Goodenow was born circa 1609 at Wiltshire, England. She was the daughter of Thomas A. Goodenow and Ursula (?).¹ Ursula Goodenow emigrated with Thomas Goodenow of Shaftesbury on 24 April 1638 at Southampton, Hampshire, England; He appears on a list of passengers sailing on the ship "Confidence": Thomas Goodenow, Shasbury, 30, Jane, his wife, Thomas Goodenow, his sonne, Ursula, his sister.^1,2,3

     Ann Vassall, Mrs. was born circa 1593 at England. She married William Vassall before 1619 at England.¹ Ann Vassall, Mrs. emigrated with William Vassall on 17 June 1635 at England; "On 17-20 Jun 1635 he again embarked with his wife Ann, five daughters and one son, on board the Blessing, Jo Lecester, master, for New England."¹

     Jno Vassall was born circa 1625 at England.² He was the son of William Vassall and Ann Vassall, Mrs..¹ Jno Vassall emigrated with William Vassall on 17 June 1635 at England; "On 17-20 Jun 1635 he again embarked with his wife Ann, five daughters and one son, on board the Blessing, Jo Lecester, master, for New England."³ Jno Vassall emigrated from England leaving 17 June 1635; He, age 10, came to New England with his family aboard the "Blessing."¹

     Ann Vassall was born circa 1629 at England.² She was the daughter of William Vassall and Ann Vassall, Mrs..¹ Ann Vassall emigrated with William Vassall on 17 June 1635 at England; "On 17-20 Jun 1635 he again embarked with his wife Ann, five daughters and one son, on board the Blessing, Jo Lecester, master, for New England."³ Ann Vassall emigrated from England leaving 17 June 1635; She, age 6, came to New England with her family aboard the "Blessing."¹

     Margaret Vassall was born circa 1633 at England.² She was the daughter of William Vassall and Ann Vassall, Mrs..¹ Margaret Vassall emigrated with William Vassall on 17 June 1635 at England; "On 17-20 Jun 1635 he again embarked with his wife Ann, five daughters and one son, on board the Blessing, Jo Lecester, master, for New England."³ Margaret Vassall emigrated from England leaving 17 June 1635; She, age 2, came to New England with her family aboard the "Blessing."¹

     Mary Vassall was born circa 1634 at England.² She was the daughter of William Vassall and Ann Vassall, Mrs..¹ Mary Vassall emigrated with William Vassall on 17 June 1635 at England; "On 17-20 Jun 1635 he again embarked with his wife Ann, five daughters and one son, on board the Blessing, Jo Lecester, master, for New England."³ Mary Vassall emigrated from England leaving 17 June 1635; She, age 1, came to New England with her family aboard the "Blessing."¹

     James Wills was born circa 1656. He was the son of Doctor Daniel Wills of Northampton and Elizabeth (?).¹ James Wills witnessed the will of Doctor Daniel Wills of Northampton on 25 March 1698 at Northampton, Burlington County, New Jersey; 65 years old; will of. Children--James (who has son John), Daniel, John, Mary Ewer, Ann. Real and personal estate (a negro boy, a book of "Chirurgery called Ambros Parry," other books, a watch). Son John sole executor. Witnesses--Christopher Wetherill and Joseph Smith.^2,1 His estate was probated on 11 November 1700.¹

     Richard Gilbert of Yardley was born circa 1550 at England.² He married Margery Morken on 25 June 1575 at Yardley, Worcestershire, England.¹ Richard Gilbert of Yardley was buried in Yardley, Worcestershire, England.¹

     Margery Morken was born circa 1550 at England.¹ She married Richard Gilbert of Yardley on 25 June 1575 at Yardley, Worcestershire, England.²

     Elizabeth Gilbert was baptized on 8 April 1576 at Yardley, Worcestershire, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Richard Gilbert of Yardley and Margery Morken.^1,2

     Parnell Gilbert was baptized on 15 June 1578 at Yardley, Worcestershire, England.^1,2 He was the son of Richard Gilbert of Yardley and Margery Morken.^1,2

     Margaret Gilbert was baptized on 7 October 1580 at Yardley, Worcestershire, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Richard Gilbert of Yardley and Margery Morken.^1,2

     Mary James was born circa 1614 at England.^1,2 She married Thomas Gilbert of Springfield, son of Thomas Gilbert of Braintree and Elizabeth Bennett, on 17 September 1639 at All Saints Paris, West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England.³