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     Also called Sydrick.¹ Shadrach Tayer was baptized on 10 May 1629 at Thornbury Parish, Gloucestershire, England; Godfathers: John Alpas, John Pendock. Godmother: Katherin Tayer.^1,2,3 He was the son of Thomas Tayer of Braintree and Margery Wheeler.¹ Shadrach Tayer married Mary Barrett on 11 February 1654 at Braintree, Massachusetts.^4,5,6 Shadrach Tayer married Deliverence Priest circa 1661 at Braintree, Massachusetts; His 2nd.^4,3 Shadrach Tayer witnessed the will of Thomas Tayer of Braintree on 21 June 1664 at Braintree, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Colony, New England; "I, Thomas Thayer, of Braintree, in the County of Suffolk, in the Massachusetts Colony, of New England, shoe maker, being in perfect health and memory, praised be to God, this 21 of June, A. D. 1664, doe make this last Will and Testament..." To his wife Margery "... all my lands, goods and estate, whatsoever, situate, lying and being in Braintree." To his son Thomas "... all that my ground lying and being over the Monotoquott River, within the limits of the said town of Braintree." To his son Ferdinanda "... my house and orchard thereunto belonging, lying, and being in Braintree." To his son Shadrach "... a parcel of ground in Braintree."^1,7 Shadrach Tayer died on 19 October 1678 at Braintree, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, at age 49 years, 5 months and 9 days.^4,3

     William Holmes of Scituate was born circa 1592 at England. He married Elizabeth (?).¹ William Holmes of Scituate lived in 1646 at Scituate, Massachusetts.¹ He died on 9 November 1678. He died age 86.¹

     Gysbetje Coerton was born circa 1642. She was the daughter of Harmen Coerton of Voorhuysen and Aertje Gerrits. Gysbetje Coerton 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.^1,2 As of 30 January 1660,her married name was Leonartszen. Gysbetje Coerton married Arent Leonartszen on 30 January 1660. Gysbetje Coerton died before 1679.

     Matthew Blanchen was Mathew Emmigrated to Canterbury, England thence to Manhiem, Germany and to New Netherlands on the ship 'Gilded Otter', April 27, 1660. At the Esopus prior to December 23, 1660. Matthew's wife Magdalena Jorire was known as the 'Mademoiselle from Armentieres'. References. Registers of the Walloon or Strangers Church, Canterbury, England. Huguenot Society of Londan, vol V, part 4, pg. 224 Early Emigrants to New Netherlands, 1657-1664, Documentary History of the State of New York. vol III, 1850, pg. 37. Harlem, Its Origan and Annals, by James Riker, 1881. Baptisimal and Marriage Records of The Old Dutch Church at Kingston, New York. by R.R. Hoes, 1891. Matthew Blanchen Wills. July 17, 1665, Ulster County, New York Probate Wills, vol I, 1906, by Gustave Anjou PhD; August 22, 1671, Attested May 18, 1679, Collections of The New York historical Society, 1892 Abstacts of Wills, 1665-1707, pg 152. Record of the Marriage of Louis DuBois and Catherine Blanchen, DuBois Record, 1860, Bi-Centenial Reunion of the Descendents of Louis and Jacques DuBois at New Paltz, 1876. Also photostatic copy from the Church Book. See chart # 34. Compiled by Major Louis DuBois, September 28, 1974.. He was born circa 1605 at Artois, French Flanders, France. He married Magdalena Joire, daughter of Petrus Joire and Jacoba Le Blanc, on 15 October 1633 at Armentières, Nord, France. Matthew Blanchen died in 1679 at Kingston, New York.

     Thomas Barnes of Marlborough was a Founder ancestor of an Associate of the Order of Founders and Patriots of America.³ He was born circa 1636 at Essex?, England.⁴ He was the son of Thomas Barnes of Barking.² Thomas Barnes of Marlborough immigrated to Marlborough, Massachusetts, arriving 30 May 1656; He may have sailed from London aboard the "Speedwell."^5,2 He married Abigail Goodenow, daughter of Thomas Goodenow of Shaftesbury and Jane Ruddich, in 1662.¹ Thomas Barnes of Marlborough died in 1679.⁶

     Martha Bent, Mrs. was born circa 1623 at England. She married John Bent of Penton Grafton, son of Robert Bent of Penton Grafton and Agnes Gosling, before 1633 at Hampshire?, England.^2,3 CONFIDENCE, of London, two hundred tons, John Gibson, Master. She salled from Southampton the last of April, "by vertue of the Lord Treasurers warrant of the 11th of April,1638." Martha Bent, Mrs. died on 15 May 1679 at Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.⁴

     Edward Walden of Wenham was born say 1622 at England. He married Joan Crib circa 1650 at Massachusetts. Edward Walden of Wenham left a will on 22 March 1679; His will mentioned son Nathaniel, appoint, excor. other childen all under age, John, Hannah, Ruth, Naomi, and Elizabeth beside omitted Mary and Thomasin, for whom as Rev. Joseph Gerrish swears he told him, "he had done enough already." So we may conlcude, that these were elder.² He died in June 1679.² His estate was probated in 1679 at Essex County, Massachusetts; The inventory of Edward Walden, of Wenham: one gun, £1.

     Gerrit Goosens Van Schaick was born in 1650 at New Netherlands?.^1,2 He was the son of Captain Goosen Gerritsz and Geertje Barents.^1,2 Gerrit Goosens 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 Gerrit Goosens 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 Gerrit Goosens Van Schaick lived in 1668 at Holland.¹ He married Alida Van Slichtenhorst, daughter of Brant Arentse Van Slichtenhorst, in 1678; Her 1st.^1,2 Gerrit Goosens Van Schaick died on 11 November 1679 at age 29 years.^1,2

     Andries Luycaszen and Jannetje Sebyns had six children, several of whom were born in Amsterdam.¹ Andries Luycaszen was born circa 1595 at Frederickstad, Denmark.^2,3 He immigrated to New Amsterdam, Kings County, New York, arriving between 1628 and 1630; He came from Amsterdam with his wife.¹ He accompanied the immigration of Jannetje Sebyns between 1628 and 1630 to New Amsterdam, Kings County, New York; She came from Amsterdam with her husband.¹ Andries Luycaszen married Jannetje Sebyns before 1630 at Amsterdam, Noord Holland, Netherlands. Andries Luycaszen was "upper boatswain" on the ship named Key of Calmar in 1638. He was used as an interpreter with the Native Americans. He was he made a legal declaration regarding Scott's Raid, and therein stated his age as 53 on 28 September 1648 at New Amsterdam, New Netherlands, America.¹ He died in 1680.

     Jean Boudinot was born in 1612 at Marans, France.¹ He married Marie Suire before 1642 at France.¹ Jean Boudinot died in 1680 at France at age 68 years.¹

     Marie Suire was born in 1616 at Marans, France.¹ She married Jean Boudinot before 1642 at France.¹ Marie Suire died in 1680 at France at age 64 years.¹

     John Harbour Jr. was born circa 1631 at Thornbury Parish, Gloucestershire, England.³ He married Jael Thayer, daughter of Richard Tayer Jr. and Dorothy Mortimore, on 17 March 1654 at Braintree, Massachusetts.^2,1,3 John Harbour Jr. died in 1680.³

     Ann Cox was born say 1609 at Wiltshire, England. She married Anthony Morse of Newbury, son of Anthony Morse, on 2 May 1629 at church of St. Mary the Virgin, Marlborough, Wiltshire, England.^1,2 Ann Cox died on 8 March 1679/80 at Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.¹

     John Howe Sr. was he may have been related to Lord Charles How, Earl of Lancaster (albeit no such person existed!).² He was a Founder Ancestor of an Associate of the Order of Founders & Patriots of America.³ He was born in 1602 at Warwickshire?, England.^4,5 He was the son of John How of Hodinhull.² John Howe Sr. lived in 1639 at Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.^6,1,2 He married Mary Howe, Mrs. after 1639 at Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.^7,8 John Howe Sr. was one of the original grantors-- when he received grant of a house lot, then shared in the three divisions of Sudbury Meadows in 1639/40 at Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.¹ He was a petitioner for a grant of Marlboro in 1656 at Marlboro, Essex County, Massachusetts.⁹ He lived in 1657 at Marlboro, Essex County, Massachusetts; His house was about 1/3 mile NE of Spring-hill Meeting House.¹ He opened a tavern in 1661 at Marlboro, Essex County, Massachusetts.¹ He laid out, by appointment of the Massachusetts government, along with Edmund Rice, the Framingham lands to Governor Danfort in 1662.¹ He died on 28 May 1680 at Marlboro, Essex County, Massachusetts, at age 78 years. He died aged 78.¹

     Also called Catharine.² Catherine Alcock was born circa 1610 at England.¹ She married Gregory Belcher of Braintree, son of Thomas Belcher of Wardend.² Catherine Alcock left a will in 1680.² She died on 20 July 1680 at Braintree, Massachusetts.¹

     Edward Rainsford of Boston was born say 1609 at Staverton, Northamptonshire, England.³ He was the son of Robert Raynesford of Staverton, Esq. and Mary Kirton of Thorpe Mandeville.^3,4 Edward Rainsford of Boston was christened on 10 September 1609 at Staverton, Northamptonshire, England.³ HEIS vnder written names are to be transported to New England, from Ye Port of London, imbarqued in the Abigail. Robert Hackwell Mr. p Cert. from the minister - Justice of Peace of their Conformitie, being no Subsedy Men they have taken ye oaths of Alleg: Supremacy being all Husbandmen.

These records are from The Original Lists of Persons of Quality 1600-1700 by John C. Hotten

Emigrator's Name and age.

Ralph Wallis 40
Ralph Roote 50
Jno Freeman 35
Walter Gutsall 34
Richard Graves 23
Robert Mere 43
Samvell Mere 3
Edmond Maning 40
Tho: Jones 40
Geo: Drewrie 19
Wm Marshall 40
Thomas Knore 33
John Halijack 38
George Wallis 15
Rabecca Price 14
Marie Freeman 50
Jo: Freeman 9
Sycillie Freeman 4
Jo: West 11
Mary Moning's 30
Mary Moning's 9
Anna Moning's 6
Michelaliell Moning's 3
Elizabeth Ellis 16
Ellin Jones 36
Isack Jones 8
Tho: Jones 3
Sarah Jones 3.mo:
Cesara Covell 15
Joan Wall 19
Wm Payne 15
Noll Knore 29
Sara Knore 7
Robt Driver 8
Elizabeth Mere 30
John Mere 3.mo:

In the Abigail prd: p cert: from the Minister of their conformitie from the Justices, that they are no Subsedy men.

Christopher Foster 32
Rebecca Foster 5 (child of Christopher)
Nathaniel Foster 2 (child of Christopher)
Jo: Foster 1 (child of Christopher)
Edward Ireson 32
Wm. Almond 34
Mary Jones 30
Awdry Almond 32
Annis Almy 8
Chri: Almie 3
John Strowde 15
Edward Rainsford 26
Robt Sharp 20
John Rookeman 45
Elizabeth Rookman 31
Hugh Burt 35
Ann Burt 32
Wm Bassett 9
Elizabeth Ireson 27
Jo: Fox 35
Richard Fox 15
Jo: Payne 14
Edmond Freeman 45
in 1635. He immigrated to Boston, Massachusetts, arriving 1635; He came in the Abigail from London, age 26. He does not appear in the list with a wife.² He was a fisherman.² He married Elizabeth (?); His 2nd.² Edward Rainsford of Boston died on 16 August 1680 at Boston, Massachusetts.² Edward Rainsford of Boston was buried in King's Chapel burying ground, Boston, Massachusetts.³

     Martha Bent was born in 1643 at Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.¹ She was the daughter of John Bent of Penton Grafton and Martha Bent, Mrs..¹ Martha Bent married Lieutenant Samuel Howe of Sudbury, son of John Howe Sr. and Mary Howe, Mrs., on 5 June 1663 at Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.^2,3 Martha Bent died on 29 August 1680 at Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at age 37 years.¹

     Anthony Wright was born circa 1600 at Norfolk, England.¹ He was the son of Nicholas Wright III and Margaret Nelson. Anthony Wright left a will on 20 May 1673 at Oyster Bay, Long Island, New York.¹ He died on 8 September 1680 at Oyster Bay, Long Island, New York. He never married. "Having always led an unblemished life, he was beloved and respected by all his townsmen, and his memory was long cherished among them, and sought to be perpetuated in the bestowal of his name to the brook which flowed through the village, near his house - for many years called Anthony's Brook, the bridge over it being also known as Anthony's Bridge."^1,2 His estate was probated on 8 December 1680 at Jamaica, Long Island, New York; The will was proved at a court of sessions at Jamaica, Dec 8, 1680. (N.Y., Surrogate's Office, Lib II of Wills, p. 202).^1,2

     Lars Mårtensson was born circa 1650 at Sweden.¹ He was the son of Mårten Mårtensson Sr..¹ Lars Mårtensson was a witness where Mårten Mårtensson Sr. immigrated to America on the "Eagle" and arrived on 22 May 1654 at Fort Christina, Delaware.¹ Lars Mårtensson lived with Mårten Mårtensson Sr. in 1677 at Ammansland (Ridley Township), Chester County, Pennsylvania.¹ Lars Mårtensson was granted by the court, with his partner Justa Paulsson, 100 acres on 5 March 1677/78 at New Castle County, Delaware.¹ He died before 24 October 1680 at New Castle County, Delaware. He died with no known children.¹

     Also called Goosen Gerritse Van Schaick.⁴ Captain Goosen Gerritsz was one of New Netherland's most enterprising business men and agriculturists, being prominently connected with the founding of Niew Dorp, (Hurley, N. Y.) and Halve Maan, in the present Saratoga County at New York.¹ He was a witness where Gerrit Reyerse a trader in company with his half brother Goosen Gerritse Van Schaick.⁴ Captain Goosen Gerritsz was born circa 1611 at the Netherlands. He was the son of Gerrit Van Schaick and Maritie Barentse.^4,5 Captain Goosen Gerritsz lived before 1636 at Westerbroeck; [Westbroek, province of Utrecht?].⁶ He emigrated from the Texel, Holland, leaving 8 October 1636; He probably sailed on the "Rensselaerswyck."⁶ He immigrated to New Amsterdam, America, arriving 4 March 1637.⁶ He began earning wages on 8 April 1637 at Rensselaerswyck, New Netherlands.⁶ He was engaged for six years, three years at f50 a year and three years at f80 a year, between 8 April 1637 and 1642 at Rensselaerswyck, New Netherlands.³ He was charged with f19:9 (received in Holland on Nov. 3, 1645) in 1646 at Rensselaerswyck, New Netherlands.⁶ He was charged, per the accounts, with f32 a year for ground rent of a house and license to trade between 1648 and 1652 at Rensselaerswyck, New Netherlands.⁶ He pleaded to be excused, on the repeated solicitation by the director to accept the place of gerechts persoon (member of the court), on the ground that he did not consider himself fit for the office, that he was not possessed of a house and lot and therefore not bound to serve, and that he had not yet settled all his accounts with the patroon in October 1648 at Rensselaerswyck, New Netherlands.⁶ He was finally yielded, his objections having been overruled and he was urged once more to accept the office, the court, in case of refusal, threatening to proceed to other measures, on condition that he be first allowed to make a trip to the Manhatans, which was granted, and he took the oath as a mamber of the court on 19 November 1648 at Rensselaerswyck, in the neighborhood of Albany, New Netherlands, America.⁶ He lived in 1649 at Beverwyck.¹ He was a Brewer in 1649.⁷ He married Geertje Barents in 1649; His 2nd?^7,5 Captain Goosen Gerritsz was charged, per the accounts, jointly with Rutger Jacobsz, with f450 for the lease of the brewery between May 1649 and May 1650 at Rensselaerswyck, New Netherlands.⁶ He was granted permission to become a tapster on 18 July 1650 at Rensselaerswyck, New Netherlands.⁶ He was appointed, along with Arent van Curler, as trustee of a fund for the building of a school on 9 September 1650 at Rensselaerswyck, New Netherlands.⁶ He was released, on his urgent demand, from his office on 5 January 1651 at Rensselaerswyck, New Netherlands.⁶ Oath of Fidelity to the Patroon on 28 November 1651 at Rensselaerswyck, New Netherlands, America.² He took the Oath of Fidelity to the Patroon on 28 November 1651 at Rensselaerswyck, New Netherlands, America.² He first appeared in Albany circa 1652 at New Netherlands.⁵ He was charged with, jointly with Thomas Jansz, an annual rent of f40, for a small piece of land situated opposite "den sack" between 1 May 1655 and 1 May 1658 at Rensselaerswyck, New Netherlands.⁶ He 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 1657.⁸ He married Annetje Lievense in July 1657; His 3rd?^7,5 Captain Goosen Gerritsz entered into an agreement with Jeremias van Rensselaer regarding the purchase of hides of cattle to be killed in the colony, showing that by that time he was engaged in the tanning business on 19 July 1659 at Rensselaerswyck, New Netherlands.⁶ He was occasionally referred to as Goossen Gerritsz van Schaick after 1660.⁶ He bought a lot 6 R. by 4 R. of his stepfather Reyer Elbertse, on the north corner of Columbia street and Broadway in 1664.⁷ He had permission, along with Philip Pieterse Schuyler, to purchase the Halve Maan of the Indians to prevent "those of Connecticut" purchasing it in 1664.⁷ He left a will 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.⁹ He witness to the sale of property by Jurejan Tunsen, and referred to as Goosen Gerritse [Van Schaick], on 30 March 1671 at Albany, New York.¹⁰ He purchased, with Pieter Lassingh, Harmen Rutger's brewery on the Exchange block in 1675.⁷ He died before 1681.⁵

     Also called Maurice of Saxe-Zeitz.² Moritz, Herzog von Saxe-Zeitz was born in 1619 at Dresden, Germany.¹ He was the son of Johann Georg I, Kurfürst von Sachsen.¹ Moritz, Herzog von Saxe-Zeitz died in 1681 at Moritzburg an der Elster at age 62 years.¹

     Rebecca Clark was baptized on 26 August 1610 at Wramplingham, Norfolk, England.² She was the daughter of Thomas Clarke and Mary Canne.¹ Rebecca Clark married Reverend Ralph Wheelock, son of J. Wheelock and Elizabeth Rogers, on 17 May 1630 at Wramplingham, Norfolk, England.^1,2,3 Rebecca Clark accompanied the immigration of Reverend Ralph Wheelock in 1637 to Massachusetts Bay Colony.⁴ Rebecca Clark died on 1 January 1680/81 at Medfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 70 years, 4 months and 6 days.¹

     Elizabeth (?) was born circa 1615 at England.¹ She married Capt. Robert Welden before 1631; Her 1st.^2,3 Elizabeth (?) married Reverend George Phillips of Watertown, son of Christopher Phillips of Raynham Hall, in 1631 at Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts; His 2nd. Her 2nd (widow).^1,2,3 Elizabeth (?) left a will on 20 October 1674 at Middlesex County, Massachusetts; In her will, Elizabeth Phillips bequeathed to "my son Sam[ue]ll Phillips all my Latin & Greek & Hebrew books that is now in the house"; to Job Bishop one shilling; to "James Barnard which married my daughter Abiel" one shilling; residue to "my three sons, namely Zorobabel Phillips & Jonathan Phillips & Theophilus Phillips to be equally divided between those three, but in case my son Zorobabel should die without children lawfully begotten by his own body," his share to be divided between his brothers Jonathan and Theophilus Phillips, who are to be executors of this will.⁴ She died on 27 January 1681 at Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.⁵ Her estate was probated on 4 October 1681 at Middlesex County, Massachusetts.⁴

     Reginald Foster of Ipswich was born say 1600 at England. He married Judith (?) at England.¹ Reginald Foster of Ipswich died between March 1681 and 30 May 1681. He was aged over 80.¹ His will was proved on 9 June 1681 .¹

     Edward Jackson was baptized on 3 February 1603/4 at Stepney-London, England.^1,3 He was the son of Christopher Jackson and Susan Johnson.^1,2 Edward Jackson married Frances (?) on 2 December 1629 at London, England; His 1st.^1,2 Edward Jackson was a nailer before 1643 at London, Whitechapel Parish, England.² He immigrated to Massachusetts arriving circa 1643.² He lived at Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.² He was was admitted as Freeman in 1645 at Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.² He purchased the beautiful farm of 500 acres from Governor Bradstreet, for £140 in 1646 at Cambridge, Massachusetts.² He was a Representative in 1647 at Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.² He married Elizabeth Newgate, daughter of John Newgate, on 14 March 1649 at Massachusetts; His 2nd (widower). Her 2nd (widow).² Edward Jackson died on 17 July 1681 at Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at age 77 years, 5 months and 14 days. He died in his 77th year.^1,4

     Margaret (?) was born circa 1608 at England. She married Deacon Samuel Wright of Springfield, son of John Wright Esq. and Martha Castell, in 1625/26 at Essex, England.^2,3,4 Margaret (?) died on 24 July 1681 at Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.³

     Said to be the daughter of Peter Worden, Sr., who died at Yarmouth, Massachusetts in 1638, "but this is given with necessary reservation." A daughter, Eleanore, is ascribed in New England Families, but that "she is not mentioned in his will."^2,3 Also called Elinor.² Ellen Newton was born in 1598 at Clayton, Lancashire, England.⁴ She was the daughter of Peter Worden Sr..¹ Ellen Newton married (?) Newton before 1623; Ellen's 1st marriage, and hence the name Newton? Ellen Newton immigrated to Plymouth Colony, Massachusetts, arriving 1623; She arrived in the New World on the ship "Anne," third to the "Mayflower" and "Fortune" at the Plymouth Colony, and therefore counted among the "First Comers." She was probably related to one or more of the other passengers as young widows did not travel alone, as strangers, on such voyages.^5,2 She married John Adams in 1625 at Plymouth Colony, Massachusetts; Her 2nd (widow).^5,6,7 Ellen Newton was received shares in the livestock division, part of lot six as being in the company of John Shaw, on 22 May 1627 at Plymouth Colony, Massachusetts.^8,9 She witnessed (or was recognized by) the probate of the estate of John Adams on 24 October 1633 at Plymouth Colony, Massachusetts; John Winslow and John Jenny took inventory of his property; the total was £71 14s, of which £37 10s was in neat cattle.¹⁰ Ellen Newton was named adminstratrix for her late husband, he having left no will, on 11 November 1633.¹¹ She was taxed, as "Widow Adams," £ 00 sh 09 d 00 on 27 March 1634 at Plymouth Colony, Massachusetts.^12,13 She married Kenelm Winslow on 1 June 1634 at Marshfield, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; Her 2nd/3rd (widow).^{5,14,15,7,16,4} Ellen Newton was buried in Marshfield, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.¹⁶ She died on 5 December 1681 at Marshfield, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, at age 83 years.^17,18,19

     George Abbott of Roxbury, then Andover was born on 22 May 1617 at Bishops-Stortford, Hertfordshire, England.² He was the son of George Abbott of Bishops-Stortford and Elizabeth (?).² George Abbott of Roxbury, then Andover emigrated from Yorkshire, England, leaving circa 1640; emigrated, as tradition reports.³ He was among the first settlers of Andover in 1643 at Massachusetts.³ He married Hannah Chandler, daughter of Willliam Chandler of Roxbury and Annis Bayford, on 12 December 1646 at Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts.^1,2,4 George Abbott of Roxbury, then Andover died on 24 December 1681 at Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, at age 64 years, 7 months and 2 days.⁵

     Elizabeth Laeckens was born circa 1643. She married Doctor Cornelius Van Dyck circa 1663. Elizabeth Laeckens died before 1682.

     Aechje Covert was born before 19 February 1649 at Heemsteede, The Netherlands.¹ She married Derick Paulzsen, son of Paulus Dircksen Hoff and Geertje Williams, in 1674 at Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.¹ Aechje Covert died before 1682 at Jamaica, Queens County, New York.¹

     Johan Gustafsson was progenitor of numerous Justice, Justis and Justus descendants in America.² He was born circa 1613 at Kinnekulle, above Lake Vänern, Skaraborg län, Sweden.^2,1 He came from Kinnekulle, a large wooded hill or plateau, nine miles long and four miles across, rising 860 feet above Lake Vänern in central Sweden.² He was the son of Gustaf of Sweden. Johan Gustafsson sailed for the New World on the ship Swan with the new governor Printz on 1 November 1642 at Gottenburg, Sweden. He came to New Sweden on the "Swan" with Govenor Printz, as a soldier in the fourth expedition, on 15 February 1643.^2,1 He was initially stationed at Fort Elfsborg, commonly called "Fort Mosquito" by the men living there, in March 1643 at the east side of the Delaware River, near the present town of Salem, New Jersey.² He was promoted to the position of gunner by the new Governor, Rising, and transferred to Fort Trinity in 1654 at New Castle, Delaware.^2,1 He married Brita Månsdotter, daughter of Måns Andersson, in 1654 at Fort Trinity, New Castle County, Delaware.^2,1 Johan Gustafsson was present, as a soldier stationed there, when Captain Sven Skute surrendered Fort Trinity (New Castle) to the Dutch in 1655.¹ He decided to join his countrymen in the new, self-governing "Swedish Nation" located north of the Christina River after the surrender of New Sweden to the Dutch after September 1655.² He was established his plantation on the banks of the Schuylkill River. The English patent for this plantation named him John "Eustas" and described the tract as including 150 acres on 16 May 1669 at Kingsessing (West Philadelphia).² As of 16 May 1669, also called John Eustas Per the English patent for this plantation, dated 16 May 1669.² He expanded his holdings to some 300 acres before 1682.² He died circa 1682 at Kingsessing (West Philadelphia), Pennsylvania. Survived by his wife Brita and eleven children.^2,1

     Mary Haines was christened on 30 June 1676 at Aynhoe, Northamptonshire, England. She was born on 30 June 1676 at 4th month, Aynhoe, Northamptonshire, England. She was the daughter of Richard Haines of Aynhoe and Margaret Haines, Mrs.. Mary Haines died after 1682 at Burlington County, New Jersey.

     Johana (?) was born circa 1627. She married William Towne before 1647.¹ Johana (?) was granted administration of her late husband, William Towne's, estate on 24 June 1673 at "24:4:1673", Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts.¹ She died before 17 January 1682.¹

     Edmond Towne was born circa 1647. He was the son of William Towne and Johana (?).¹ Edmond Towne died before 17 January 1682.¹

     Anna Hunt was born after 1652 at Newtown, Long Island, New York.¹ She was the daughter of Raph Hunt of Middleburrough and Elizabeth Jessup.^1,2,3 Anna Hunt married Theophilus Phillips Sr., son of N. N. Phillips, circa 1669/70 at Long Island, New York.^1,2,3 Anna Hunt died on 6 February 1681/82 at Newtown, Long Island, New York.^1,3,4

     John Smith of Providence was born on 6 February 1641/42 at Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island.¹ He was the son of John Smith, the Miller and Alice (?).² John Smith of Providence married Sarah Whipple, daughter of Captain John Whipple and Sarah, Goodwife Whipple, circa 1662.⁴ John Smith of Providence died on 22 February 1681/82 at Providence, Rhode Island, at age 40 years and 16 days.¹

     Richard Haines of Aynhoe was the progenitor of the Haines family in America.² He was born in 1639/40 at Aynhoe of ye Hill, Northamptonshire, England.³ He was the son of John Haines and Elizabeth Stanford. Richard Haines of Aynhoe married Margaret Haines, Mrs. circa 1662 at Aynho Parish, Northamptonshire, England; Her 1st. Richard Haines of Aynhoe emigrated from England leaving 23 April 1682; Left for the New World aboard the "Amity." He did not survive the voyage.³ He died circa May 1682 at Atlantic Ocean. Died at sea aboard the ship "Amity" bound for the New World. Richard Haines of Aynhoe was buried in Atlantic Ocean. Buried at sea.

     Robert Adams of Newbury had, among several children, a daughter named Elizabeth.³ He was baptized on 22 December 1602 at Ottery St. Mary, Devonshire, England.² He was the son of Peter Adams.² Robert Adams of Newbury married Eleanor Wilmot; His 1st.³ Robert Adams of Newbury came over (from England) with two children, John and Johanna.³ He had first lived two or three years at Ipswich before 1638 at Essex, Massachusetts.³ He was of Salem in 1638 at Massachusetts.³ He was a tailor at Salem, Essex, Massachusetts.³ He had a son Abraham in 1639 at Salem, Essex, Massachusetts.³ He removed to Newbury in 1640 at Essex, Massachusetts.³ He left a will on 7 March 1680; Abstract of the will of Robert Adams of Newbury: "To be buried according to the disposing of executors. Loving wife Sarah confirmed in the agreement I made with her before marriage, and having allowed her the annuity belonging to her by the will of her former husband which she hath reserved to her own proper use, I do allow it to her, and her right not to be questioned; also I give her my great chest and the highest chair in the room wherein we live; both of which she is to restore again at her death or if she shall marry again; also all the money I leave, and not to be accountable to anyone; to live and dwell in the house, enjoying the parlor wholly for one year. To eldest son John Adams (besides what has been given him) œ20 to be paid by executor within 12 months. To son Isaac Adams œ5 by the year during life in good merchantable pay, as English corn, pork, beef, and such like; also my wearing clothes, and the bed in the north garret and all the furniture belonging to it, and the least brass pot and pot-hooks, and liberty to make use of said garret during life unless he marry, then he shall leave it. To son Jacob Adams the house he lives in and the land adjoining to it as now fenced in; also all my meadow in the neck on the south side of Newbury river. To daughter Hannah Adams œ20 within a year. To Joanna her child, the bed and furniture to it in the parlor, and the bigger brass pot, and the chest, and the chair which is formerly mentioned when returned--to have said legacy when full eighteen years of age, or be married. To daughter Elizabeth, wife of Edward Phelps, one cow. To daughter Joanna, wife of Launcelot Granger, one cow. To daughter Mary, wife of Jeremiah Goodridge, one cow. To the three sons of my son Abraham, viz: Robert, Abraham and Isaac, each a gun, and to the two elder a sword. All the rest of effects to son Abraham Adams; lands after his death to go to his eldest son Robert, also the great brass kettle, tables, andirons and spit. Son Abraham and his son Robert to be joint executors of will. Son Abraham to have full power to act alone as executor till his son Robert be of age. And though I appoint Robert Adams my heir after his father, Mary, wife of said Abraham, not to be debarred any just claim if left a widow. Further: to daughter Joanna Granger my pewter tankard and pewter bowl. To Mary, daughter of son Abraham, a box with lock and key, and six diaper knapkins. If Robert, son of Abraham, come into possession by reversion of my lands, he shall give to either of his two brothers now in being viz: Abraham and Isaac, œ20 apiece. Loving friends Mr. John Woodbridge and Mr. Nicholas Noyes both, of Newbury, to be overseers of this my will, and I give them two of the best wethers I have, to either of them one. Signed and sealed the 7th of March, 1680. ROBERT ADAMS. In presence of John Woodbridge, Nicholas Noyes.⁴ He died on 12 October 1682 at Essex, Massachusetts, at age 79 years, 9 months and 20 days. He died at age 80.^3,4 His estate was probated on 3 November 1682; INVENTORY:--An inventory of the estate of Robert Adams of Newbury, who deceased the 12th Oct., 1682, taken the 3rd of Nov., 1682, by Tristram Coffin and Caleb Moody. Amount: œ916 17s od returned into court 29, 9 mo. '82, by Abraham Adams, executor. Robert Adams was a tailor as well as farmer. The shears he used in his tailoring business are now (1885) in possession of Deborah Adams, wife of Rev. John Pike, of Rowley, and daughter of Col. Daniel Adams of Newbury. I saw and handled these shears at their house the 9th of Oct., 1873.--I. Smith Adams.⁴

     Nicholas Wright IV was a witness where Sergt. Peter Wright Sr. brother of Nicholas Wright of Sandwich (and earlier Lynn).¹ Nicholas Wright IV was born in 1609 at Wendling, Norfolk, England.² He was the son of Nicholas Wright III and Margaret Nelson. Nicholas Wright IV married Ann Beaupre circa 1630 at England. Nicholas Wright IV lived in 1637 at Lynn, Massachusetts.¹ He lived in 1643 at Sandwich, Plymouth Colony, Massachusetts.^1,2 He joined the company of the Reverend William Leverich in sailing to Oyster Bay on board the sloop "Desire" in April 1653.² He left a will 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 He was a Freeholder in May 1677 at Oyster Bay, Long Island, New York.² He died in November 1682 at Oyster Bay, Long Island, New York, at age 73 years.² His estate was probated on 13 December 1682; Proved at a court of sessions held at Jamaica for the north riding of Yorkeshire, on Long Island, the 13th, 14th, & 15th days of December, 1682.^2,3,4

     Hendrick Boerum was born circa 1665 at New York. He was the son of Hendrick Williamse Boerum and Maria Ariens Lammertzen. Hendrick Boerum died before 1683.

     Aurelia Rush, Mrs. was born circa 1656 at England.¹ She married William Rush, son of Captain John "Old Trooper" Rush of Hornton and Susanna Lucas of Broughton near Banbury, on 21 July 1672 at England; His 1st.^2,3 Aurelia Rush, Mrs. died in 1683 at Byberry Township, Pennsylvania. Aurelia Rush, Mrs. was buried in John Hart's, Byberry Township, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.⁴

     Also called Rebecca. Breckje Hanse Bergen was baptized on 27 July 1642 at the Reformed Dutch Church, New Amsterdam, Kings County, New York; "Hans Hanszen Noorman; Brecktje; Jan Montfoort, Sara Planck."^2,3,4 She was the daughter of Hans Hansen Bergen and Sarah Jorise Rapalje.¹ Breckje Hanse Bergen married Aert Anthonize Middagh, son of Anthonis Aertse Middach, Schepen en Heemraad van Hei- en Boeicop and Anna Gijsberts Wouters van Oorschot, in 1659 at Brooklyn, New York.^2,4,5 Breckje Hanse Bergen was recorded as a communicant on 2 April 1662 at the Reformed Dutch Church, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.⁴ She died in 1683 at Heicop, de Nederlands, at age 40 years.⁶

     Johan Grelsson was born at Sweden.¹ He married Helena (?); Her 1st.^1,2 Johan Grelsson died in 1683.^1,2

     Maria Theresa von Habsburg was born in 1638.¹ She was the daughter of King of Spain Philip IV von Habsburg and Elizabeth de Bourbon.¹ Maria Theresa von Habsburg married roi de France Louis XIV "Le Roi Soleil" de Bourbon, son of roi de France Louis XIII "Le Juste" de Bourbon and Anne von Habsburg.¹ Maria Theresa von Habsburg died in 1683 at age 45 years.¹

     Cecily Penny and Deacon Samuel Chapin of Springfield were an ancestor of U.S. President Grover Cleveland.⁵ Also called Sisley So shown on some records.⁶ Cecily Penny was baptized on 21 February 1601/2 at Paignton, Devon, England.^7,3,4 She was the daughter of Henry Penny of Paignton and Jane (?).^2,3,1,4 Cecily Penny married Deacon Samuel Chapin of Springfield, son of John Chapin of Paignton and Phillipa Easton, on 9 February 1623/24 at Paignton, Devon, England.^2,8,6,3,1,4 Cecily Penny was a Baker at Paignton, Devon, England.⁹ She appeared in the will of her father as Cicelly Chapin on 6 April 1630 at Paignton, Devon, England.⁴ She witnessed the will of Henry Penny of Paignton on 6 April 1630; In his will he made bequests to his daughter, Cicelly Chapin, his nephew [i.e. grandson], David Chapin, and to Katherine Chapin and Sarah Chapin. (This established the identity of the Samuel Chapin and wife Cicely of Paignton with the Samuel Chapin and wife Cicely of Springfield, Mass.).^3,4 Cecily Penny lived with Deacon Samuel Chapin of Springfield in 1638 at Roxbury, Massachusetts.^10,6,11 Springfield Records record her place in the Meeting House: "Goodwife Chapin is to sitt in the Seate alonge with Mrs Glover (minister's wife) and Mrs Hollyock."³ Cecily Penny died on 8 February 1682/83 at Springfield, Massachusetts, at age 80 years, 11 months and 18 days. She died after an illness.^8,6,3,12,13

     George Aldrich was born circa 1605.^1,2 He married Catherine Seald on 3 September 1629.^1,2 George Aldrich emigrated from Derbyshire, England, leaving 6 November 1631.² He lived in 1634 at Dorchester, Massachusetts.² He lived in 1640 at Braintree, Massachusetts.² The first settlers from Braintree arrive at the Plantation granted at Netmocke in 1663 at Mendon, Massachusetts.³ He lived in 1663 at Mendon, Massachusetts.^2,3 He died on 1 March 1682/83 at Mendon, Massachusetts.²

     Annis Bayford was baptized on 12 June 1603 at Farnham, Essex, England.² She was the daughter of Francis Bayford and Joan (?).² Annis Bayford married Willliam Chandler of Roxbury, son of Henry Chandler of Bishops-Stortford and Anne (?), on 6 November 1626 at Farnham, Essex, England.¹ Annis Bayford 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.² Annis Bayford died on 15 March 1683 at Roxbury, Massachusetts, at age 79 years, 9 months and 3 days.¹

     Josiah Belcher of Boston was born in 1631.³ He was the son of Gregory Belcher of Braintree and Catherine Alcock.² Josiah Belcher of Boston settled in Boston where he acquired an estate on the southeasterly corner of what is now (1906) Essex Street & Harrison Ave., measuring 126 feet on Essex Street and running back 285 feet to the water.³ He was a Wheelwright.³ He married Ranis Rainsford, daughter of Edward Rainsford of Boston and Elizabeth (?), on 3 March 1654/55 at Boston, Massachusetts; "Ransford, Ranus & Josiah Belcher, 3 day 1 Mo., 1655 by Capt. Humphrey Atharton."^2,1,3,4 Josiah Belcher of Boston was a witness where Gregory Belcher of Braintree purchased of John Smith, 9 acres of land in Milton, which he gave to his son, Joseph Belcher, for a marriage portion on 14 July 1664.³ Josiah Belcher of Boston witnessed the will of Gregory Belcher of Braintree; The inventory of his estate, showing a total of 629 pounds 5 shillings, was represented by his widow, 29 Jan 1674/75, proved 20 Jul 1680; gives to son, Josiah, a cow ' if he molest not my son Moses in his present dwelling and posessions"; to son, John, a cow and a horse; to daughters, Elizabeth Gilbert & Mary Marsh, and granddaughter, Mary Marsh, some household effects; "to son Moses (who hath all his life carried himself so dutifully to myself and his father) the great Bible and the whole house and land he now possesses which I declare his father gave him." Sons, Moses Belcher & Alexander Marsh, executors.³ Josiah Belcher of Boston entered a caveat against the probate of any Will said to be made by his late mother, Catherine Belcher, of Braintree, widow deceased, until he be present on 9 July 1680.³ He died on 3 April 1683 at age 52 years. He died age 52.^2,3 Josiah Belcher of Boston was buried in Granary Burying Ground. His gravestone still remained as of 1906.³

     Carl Jönsson was a Finn from Letstigen, Värmland, Sweden.¹ He was a Freeman farmer. He was born circa 1608? At Letstigen, Värmland, Sweden.^2,1,3 He was the son of Jön the Finn. Carl Jönsson immigrated to New Sweden Colony, Fort Christina, Delaware, arriving 1656; Arrived on the ship "Mercurius," the last expedition to the colony, which reached the Delaware River after New Sweden had fallen to the Dutch, travelling with his wife, a maid-servant, and three children.^2,1 (an unknown value) between 1669 and 18 October 1669 at the Long Finn Rebellion, Delaware. He was fined 300 guilders for his participation in the Long Finn Rebellion between 1669 and 18 October 1669 at Delaware.¹ He died after 17 October 1683. His name disappears from records on this date.¹

     Also called Paulus. Paul Aten was baptized on 14 November 1680 at New Utrecht, New York.^1,2 He was the son of Adriaen Hendrickse Aten and Elizabeth Thomas. Paul Aten died circa 1684.