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Lucius R. Paige, History of Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1630-1877, with a genealogical register, Chapter 2: civil History. (search)
oll. Mass. Hist Soc., VII. 7. No list of inhabitants is found until after the Braintree company arrived in the summer of 1632, except this memorandum on the title-pathe records of the Court; but Winthrop says, under date of Aug. 14, 1632, The Braintree Supposed to be so called because they came from Braintree, a town in EssexBraintree, a town in Essex, about forty miles from London. Company (which had begun to sit down at Mount Wollaston), by order of court, removed to Newtown. There were Mr. Hooker's Company. k, Simon Sackett, and William Spencer were here before August, 1632, when the Braintree company removed. Samuel Dudley was doubtless here also. Daniel Denison came The original assignment is not found; but the work was commenced before the Braintree company arrived; for Winthrop alleged, as early as August 3, 1632, that Dudlee oyster-bank there were two principal entrances: one being a continuation of Braintree (now Harvard) Street, from Holyoke Street easterly, through Harvard Street an
Lucius R. Paige, History of Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1630-1877, with a genealogical register, Chapter 15: ecclesiastical History. (search)
he erection of such a house is found on the records of the town; yet the fact that it had been erected seems to be recognized in an agreement made Dec. 24, 1632, that every person undersubscribed shall meet every first Monday in every month, within the meeting-house The house first erected for public worship, was on the southwesterly corner of Dunster and Mount Auburn streets. in the afternoon, within half an hour after the ringing of the bell. The connection between Mr. Hooker and the Braintree company is related by Mather, and more concisely by Dr. Holmes: The recent settlers of Newtown had, while in England, attended the ministry of the Reverend Thomas Hooker, who, to escape fines and imprisonment, for his nonconformity, had now fled into Holland. To enjoy the privilege of such a pastor, they were willing to migrate to any part of the world. No sooner, therefore, was he driven from them, than they turned their eyes towards New England. They hoped that, if comfortable settle
Lucius R. Paige, History of Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1630-1877, with a genealogical register, Genealogical Register (search)
itional husbands, to wit, Martin Saunders of Braintree, 23 May 1654, Deac. John Bridge of Camb. ier Bancroft of Camb. and Martin Saunders of Braintree. He d. about 1665, leaving wife, son MattheSarah, b. 27 July 1684, m. William Rawson of Braintree. Simon the f. d. about 1725; his wife Rache (1), m. Elizabeth, dau. of Edmund Quincy of Braintree, in 1681; she d. 2 Jan. 1690-91, and he m. B, b. 1 June 1702, grad. H. C. 1719, ord. at Braintree 2 Nov. 1726, and d. 7 May 1744; his son Johnngs, John, freeman 1643, res. a few years at Braintree, and rem. here about 1654. His first wife d in England, and John and Elizabeth, bap. in Braintree. To the name of John, Mitchell adds Seabornbstract. 5. John, s. of Martin (4), d. in Braintree 1688. 6. John, s. of John (5), m. Hannah Pe and d. 3 June 1650. Benjamin the f. was of Braintree in 1640, where he had son John. He removed thad a s. Leonard, who was a paper-stainer in Braintree 1759; Ebenezer, bap. 2 Jan. 1708-9; Mary, b.[12 more...]
Lucius R. Paige, History of Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1630-1877, with a genealogical register, B. (search)
et, not far westerly from Ash Street. He d. 28 Nov. 1653, leaving w. Elizabeth, but apparently no children. His w. must have had uncommon attractions, it would seem; for she successively m. three additional husbands, to wit, Martin Saunders of Braintree, 23 May 1654, Deac. John Bridge of Camb. in 1658, and Edward Taylor of Boston. She was living in 1685, as appears by a receipt indorsed on her marriage contract with Deac. Bridge, acknowledging the full payment of her claim on his estate. quently employed in the settlement of estates, and in determining the boundaries of towns. He m. Elizabeth Saunders 1658 (marriage contract dated 29 Nov. 1658), who had previously been the w. of Roger Bancroft of Camb. and Martin Saunders of Braintree. He d. about 1665, leaving wife, son Matthew, and granddaughter Dorcas, dau. of s. Thomas deceased. His w. Elizabeth subsequently m. Edward Taylor of Boston, and was living in 1685. See Roger Bancroft. 2. Thomas, s. of John (1), m. Dorcas
Lucius R. Paige, History of Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1630-1877, with a genealogical register, C. (search)
ed at the corner of Brattle Street and Brattle Square, nearly where the old Brattle house stands. He d.—Sept. 1639, a. 31; his w. Ann m. Rev. William Tompson of Braintree, before 1646, and became a second time a widow at his death, 10 Dec. 1666. 3. Thomas, s. of Simon (1), grad. H. C. 1653, minister in Eastham from 1655 to 16772, m. Samuel Danforth; Nathan, b. 9 Feb. 1674-5; Josiah, b. 11 Nov. 1677; Mary, b. 23 Nov. 1680, m. John Blanchard; Sarah, b. 27 July 1684, m. William Rawson of Braintree. Simon the f. d. about 1725; his wife Rachel and all the before named children were living at the date of his will, 7 June 1717, which was proved 26 Feb. 1724-5. 5. Joseph. s. of Simon (2), settled in Braintree, where he was prob. carried in his childhood by his mother; was Representative in 1690; appointed to assist in laying out the Braintree 6,000 acres in 1673; m. Sarah Brackett 1675, had sons Thomas, Simon, Ebenezer, and perhaps others, and d. 26 Nov. 1695. Cutler, James, was
Lucius R. Paige, History of Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1630-1877, with a genealogical register, D. (search)
Dunster, and sister-in-law to the testator. He also speaks of his cousin Bowers (the wife of Benanuel), and cousin Faith Dunster. It is singular that so much obscurity should rest on such a distinguished family, even the name or origin of his wife not being known. The only clue which the most diligent search has obtained, is a bequest to her, in his will, of twelve or sixteen books brought by her out of England. 2. Jonathan, s. of Henry (1) m. Abigail Eliot, prob. dau. of Francis of Braintree. 5 Dec. 1678; she d. and he m. Deborah, dau. of Maj. Jonathan Wade of Medford (by his first wife), 5 Ap. 1692; after her death he in. Ruth, wid. of Joshua Eaton of Reading,—marriage contract signed 23 Nov. 1719. His children were (by first wife), Heny, b. 17 July, 1680; Elizabeth, b. 22 Feb. 1681-2, d. young; and by second wife, Jonathan, b. 1695, d. unm. 11 April 1742, aged 47; Elizabeth, b. about 1699, m. Philip Carteret (or De Carteret), and d. 25 Jan. 1787, aged 87, as inscribed on
Lucius R. Paige, History of Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1630-1877, with a genealogical register, G. (search)
21, whose parents were dead. he had Mary, b. prob. in Virginia, m. Edmund Batter of Salem 8 June 1670, and was living in 1685; Elizabeth, b. at Rox. 14 Mar. 1644-5, m. Rev. John Eliot, Jr., 23 May 1666; he d. 1668, and she m. Edmund Quincy of Braintree 1680, and d. there 30 Nov. 1700; she was mother of Edmund Quincy, Esq., who d. in London 1738, and the ancestor of many distinguished persons of that name; Hannah, bap. at Rox. 9 May 1647, d. there and was buried 2 Aug. 1647; and in Camb., Danityled the Winthrop Estate, on the southerly side of Arrow Street, near the easterly angle of Bow Street. Here he closed his long and useful life 19 Mar. 1686-7, a. 75 years. 2. Daniel, s. of Daniel (1), m. Elizabeth, dau. of Edmund Quincy of Braintree, in 1681; she d. 2 Jan. 1690-91, and he m. Bethia Collicutt 21 July 1692. His children were Daniel, b. 7 July 1683; Mary, b. 16 Oct. 1685, m. Thomas Paine of Newcastle 23 Jan. 1706-7; Edmund, b. 31 Mar. 1688; Elizabeth, b. 20 May 1690, m. Isaa
Lucius R. Paige, History of Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1630-1877, with a genealogical register, H. (search)
Elder Jonas Clark of Camb. Their chil. were John, b. 1 June 1702, grad. H. C. 1719, ord. at Braintree 2 Nov. 1726, and d. 7 May 1744; his son John was Governor of Massachusetts, resident of the Coell commenced his Church Record, in 1658. Hastings, John, freeman 1643, res. a few years at Braintree, and rem. here about 1654. His first wife d. at Braintree, and he m. Ann, the wid. of John MeBraintree, and he m. Ann, the wid. of John Meane of Camb. His chil., all by first w., were Walter and Samuel, bap. in England, and John and Elizabeth, bap. in Braintree. To the name of John, Mitchell adds Seaborne, indicating perhaps that he Braintree. To the name of John, Mitchell adds Seaborne, indicating perhaps that he was born during the passage of his parents across the ocean; but it does not appear that he ever used it as a part of his proper name. Elizabeth is supposed to have m. William Buttrick before 1657, hort and unpleasant; he resigned 15 Mar. 1674-5, and d. 28 Nov. 1675, a. 45. He was buried at Braintree, now Quincy, by the side of his mother Joanna, who d. 21 Dec. 1661. President Hoar m. in Engla
Lucius R. Paige, History of Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1630-1877, with a genealogical register, S. (search)
. Martin, aged 40, came to New England in 1635 with w. Rachel, and settled at Braintree. His w. d. 15 Sept. 1651, and he m. Elizabeth, widow of Roger Bancroft of Cagy, of which what follows is an abstract. 5. John, s. of Martin (4), d. in Braintree 1688. 6. John, s. of John (5), m. Hannah Penniman 15 Dec. 1692. 7. John, 2 July 1648; Elizabeth, b. 27 May and d. 3 June 1650. Benjamin the f. was of Braintree in 1640, where he had son John. He removed to Rowley, and d. in 1671. 3. Sppear to have been married. Abigail and Deborah were at Dedham, and Sarah at Braintree, about 1658. Edward the f. was a mariner, and d. about 1680. 4. Thomas, s to Mary Blaisdell 22 May 1742; Benjamin, b. 17 July 1706, was a physician in Braintree 1746, had a s. Leonard, who was a paper-stainer in Braintree 1759; Ebenezer, Braintree 1759; Ebenezer, bap. 2 Jan. 1708-9; Mary, b. 7 Jan. 1711-12, m. John Henshaw 14 May 1730. John the f. was a tailor, innholder and shopkeeper. He inherited the homestead, was a thr
Lucius R. Paige, History of Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1630-1877, with a genealogical register, T. (search)
. 18 July 1872, a. 96 years and 17 days. At the time of his decease he had been for several years the oldest lawyer in Maine, the oldest ex-member of Congress, and the oldest surviving graduate of Harvard College. Thompson, Rev. William, of Braintree, m. Ann, wid. of Simon Crosby, before 1646. 2. Henry, of Boston, a merchant, m. Elizabeth, wid. of Rev. Nathaniel Upham, and dau. of John Stedman, 27 Ap. 1669. They had, in Camb., Elizabeth, b. 29 Jan. 1669-70, d. young; and in Boston, Doro he resided on the S. W. corner of Winthrop and Brighton streets; he was Constable five years between 1668 and 1694, and Selectman 1695. He d. 2 Nov. 1705, a. (according to his gravestone) 72 years and 10 months; his w. Elizabeth was living in Braintree 4 Mar. 1723-4, when she sold her life-estate in the property of her husband. By his will, dated 28 May 1705, Mr. Towne seems to have been both a slaveholder and an abolitionist. He ordered that his three negro slaves should become free; one w
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