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RECORDS
OF
THE CHURCH OF CHRIST AT CAMBRIDGE IN NEW ENGLAND
1632 - 1830
COMPRISING THE MINISTERIAL RECORDS OF BAPTISMS, MARRIAGES, DEATHS, ADMISSION TO COVENANT AND COMMUNION, DISMISSALS AND CHURCH PROCEEDINGS
COPIED AND EDITED BY STEPHEN PASCHALL SHARPLES, S.B. MEMBER OF THE CAMBRIDGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Published by EBEN PUTNAM Boston, 1906 ET
96938B 14B S
PREFACE.
THE records of the First Church of Cambridge are contained in two books, both of which are in a fairly good state of preservation. The first of these is two hundred and ten years old, having been begun by Rev. William Brattle at the time of his ordination.
This first book was rebound by direction of the Church during the ministry of Dr. Abiel Holmes at about the time the second book was purchased, and at this time there was bound with it, the list of members of the Church prepared by Rev. Jonathan Mitchell and a copy of a letter from Rev. Ezra Stiles giving an ac- count of the early history of the Church extracted from Win- throp's "Memoirs."*
The first settled pastor of the Church in Cambridge was Rev. Thomas Hooker, but he in 1635 removed with the majority of his congregation to the new town [now Hartford] on the Connecticut. Some of the Church members remained in New Towne [Cam- bridge] and they united with others in extending a call to the Rev. Thomas Shepard, who was settled in 1636.
Mr. Shepard remained the pastor until 1649, when he was "Translated hence unto the church triumphant." He was suc- ceeded by his student, the Rev. Jonathan Mitchell, who not only took charge of the Church, but married the Pastor's widow, and took charge of his property. Mr. Mitchell died in 1668. He com- piled a list of the members of the Church and their children in 1658, in which he gave many items relating to the time when they joined the Church or were baptized. He continued to note changes in this record till the time of his death.
This list was lost to the Church for many years, but was re- covered from the Prince Collection by Dr. Holmes.
This manuscript is very much worn and has evidently been in a damp place. It is very difficult to read both on account of the fading of the ink and the way in which the later items have been interlined.
* Winthrop's Journal.
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The Rev. Dr. Newell made a copy of this list a number of years ago.
There is an earlier record of the church in existence covering part of Rev. Thomas Shepards' ministry. This is now in the custody of the New England Historic Genealogical Society. The officers of this society have refused permission to copy it. It is the record written by Rev. Thomas Shepard of the experiences related by those who wished to join the Church. It contains in all forty eight names. A list of these names is given below, the given names of the persons being added from Paige's History of Cambridge.
Edward Hall
Francis Moore Goodman Luxford his wife [Elizabeth]
George Wildoes [Willis]
John Sill
John Sill his wife [Joanna]
Mr. [Nathaniel] Eaton
Christopher Cane
Goodman [Robert] Daniel
Mr. [Nathaniel] Sparhawke
Mrs. [Mary] Sparhawke
Mr. [Robert?] Sanders
John Stedman
Goodwife [Jane] Holmes
Mr. [Edward] Collins
John Stansby
Barbary Cutter
Goodman [William] Manninge
Katherine, Mrs. Russels mayd
John Stedman his wife [Alice]
John Trundle [Trumball]
Mr. [William] Andrews
Richard Eagles [Eccles] Bro. Jacksons man.
Mrs. Green
Bro. Jacksons Mayd
Golding Moore William Hamlet
Brother Collins his wife [Joanna]
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Bro. Moore his wife [Joanna] Bro. Paris [Parish] his wife [Mary]
Bro. Crackbone his wife
Hannah Brewer
Robert Homes [Holmes]
Goodwife [Elizabeth] Cutter B. Winships wife [Jane] Mr. Dunster.
Mr. Haynes.
Goodman Shepards relation.
Goodman Fessington Jan. 8, 1640.
Richard Patten
Goodwife [Francis] Usher
Widow [Ann] Arrington [Errington]
Goodwife Grizzell [Mary Griswold]
Goodwife [Joanna] Champney Goodman [Nicholas] With
Goodman [John] Fownell.
William Ames [William] Jones
These relations were evidently written down by The Rev. Thomas Shepard for presentation to the church in accordance with the custom then insisted ;upon, that a person wishing to unite with the Church must make a public relation to the church in regard to his previous life and give his reasons for wishing to join the Church. Paige in his History of Cambridge has given one or two of these relations copied from this book, and the relation of William Manning is copied in full in The Manning Family Genealogy. It is much to be regretted that the Council of the New England Historic Genealogical Society has taken the stand that they have in regard to this matter, as the book is part of the records of The Church at Cambridge, and as such should at least be open to examination and use by the church.
In addition to the above records there are two old books in ex- istence which shed much light on the early history of the church and incidently on the history of the town.
These books are still in the original raw hide bindings. The oldest of these and the most interesting, was in very bad condi-
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tion, but it has been repaired by the Emery process so that it is now in good order, except as to some ends of leaves that were worn away before it was repaired. It has been carefully copied in duplicate with the typewriter. It contains the Deacons' ac- counts beginning with the year 1638 and ending in 1716, with a break of 21 years between 1645 and 1667. The book gives the amount of money collected each sabbath specifying whether it was paid in silver or "papers," the latter being slips of paper deposited in the box with the contributors, names on them and the amounts which they were willing to contribute. It also contains a record of how the money collected was spent, and gives the special col- lections made on thanksgiving days for the relief of the poor, and the names of those who received this money or the supplies-for the contributions were not always in money but sometimes in produce. It contains much in regard to the ordination of Rev. Mr. Urial Oakes and Rev. Nathaniel Gookin, and an account of the building of the parsonage in 1670. Rev. Lucius Page, in his History of Cambridge, has largely quoted from this book in rela- tion to the early history of the Church.
The other book is of somewhat later date. It contains a list of those ministers who supplied the pulpit after the death of The Rev. Nathaniel Gookin and previous to the calling of the Rev. William Brattle. It is interesting to observe that the regular amount paid the minister for a single service was 10s., and if the minister preached twice on the same day he received £1. It made no difference who was the minister, the Rev. Mr. Angier receiving the same amount as the Rev. Increase Mather, who was the best- known minister of his time. The latter gave the amount he re- ceived to Mr. Gookin's widow, who also received money from the deacons for entertaining the ministers from out of town.
The remainder of this book is taken up with the rates paid by the different members of the parish. It is to be hoped that at some future time it may be possible to print and publish literal copies of portions of these books, which are invaluable to investigators of the customs of that time.
In copying the records now printed the editor has endeavored to follow as exactly as possible, the original text, both in spelling and in the use of obsolete terms and letters. In a few instances where it has seemed necessary in order to make the subject
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plainer or to supply missing names, additions have been made to the text.
These additions are all carefully indicated by being enclosed in [ ] brackets. The other matter which is enclosed in parentheses ( ) was so enclosed in the original.
On page 95 and some of the following pages Rev. W. Brattle made a number of notes in short hand. With the assistance of the late Wm. P. Upham I was able to read most of these and have extended them in the text. There seems to have been no good reason for his writing these notes in this manner. A specimen of this short hand has been photographed and will be found on the plate facing page 64. Sarah Lewis referred to and her mother and sister were aided for many years by the church; and the mother, the widow Arrington, was finally buried by the church.
The proofs of this work were carefully compared with the origi- nal text, without reference to the copy which was furnished the printer.
STEPHEN P. SHARPLES.
Cambridge May 30, 1906.
ADDENDA.
In addition to the table of Deacons and Elders given by Dr. Holmes on page 287 the following should be added.
PRESIDING ELDERS.
Elected.
Died. Nov. 26, 1669.
Richard Champney
Edmund Frost
July 12, 1672.
John Stone
Nov. 15, 1682
May 5, 1683.
Jonas Clark
Nov. 15, 1682
Jan. 14, 1699/1700.
Deacons.
Elected.
Thomas Marrett
Before 1658
Died. June 30, 1664.
John Bridge
Before 1658 1665
Nathaniel Sparhawk Before 1658.
June 28, 1647.
Edward Collins
Before 1658
April 9, 1689.
Gregory Stone Before 1648
Nov. 30, 1672
Thomas Chesholm After 1658
Aug. 18, 1671.
John Cooper
After 1658
Aug. 22, 1691.
Walter Hastings After 1658
Aug. 5, 1705
Nathaniel Sparhawk After 1658 1686/7
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List of members in the Church of Cambridge in ye Hand writing of ye Rev. Mr. Jonathan Mitchel.
The above is in the hand writing of Rev. Thomas Prince formerly minister of the Old Sº Chh. in Boston.
This MS. was found in the Prince collection of MSS. (deposited in the Old So meeting house) by A. Holmes.
A. D. 1815.
Attest A. Holmes.
LIST OF MEMBERS
IN THE CHURCH OF CAMBRIDGE
1658-1667
IN THE HAND-WRITING OF
REV. MR. JONATHAN MITCHELL.
(1) This Came out of [the library of] Mr. Jonathan Mitchel.
The Church of Christ at Cambridge in N. E. or the Names of all the Members thereof that are in full Communion; together with their children who were either baptized in this Church, or (coming from other churches) were in their minority at their parents Joyning ; taken and registered in the 11. month 1658.
Mr. Thomas Shepard late faithfull & famous pastour of this Church of Christ at Cambridge was tranflated hence unto the Church Tri- umphant, 25 of 6. m 1649. & left behind him 4 Sonnes, 3. whereof are now living viz.
Thomas ; admitted to full Communion with us March 28. 1656, & now lately difmiffed to the Ch of Christ at Charlestowne for the work of ye ministry ther.
Samuel* Jeremiah J both baptized in this Ch.
*admitted into full Com. July 19. 1663, difmiffed to Rowley August 13, 1665, ordained pastour there (Novemb. 15, 1665.)
Jonathan Mitchell prefent pastour of this Church ; And Margaret his wife.
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Their children now living, are
Nathaniel both baptized here
John John departed this life Octob. 29. 1659 about 2. of clock. in y+ morning.
Samuel born Octob. 14, 1660, baptized Octob 21. 1660.
Margaret Mar. 1663/4
(Jonathan) Oct. 7. 1666.
Richard Champny Ruling elder and Jane His wife in f Com. Their children yet living
Esther Champny now Convers living at Wooburne baptized in England aged about 6. years when her ffather Joyned here.
Samuel admitted into full communion Octb.18, 61.
* Lydia baptized in this Church
Daniel admitted into f. C. March 1663
*admitted into full Comm. May. 31
(2) (Blank.)
(3) Edmund ffroft Ruling Elder alfo of this Ch. and Thomas-Anne his Wife in f. C.
Their children
John
Samuel
Jofeph
James
Mary
Ephraim
Thomas
Sarah
All baptized in this Church Save John who was baptized in England being about old when his father Joyned here
Captaine Daniel Gookin & Mary his wife both in full Commun Their children
Mary baptized elfe-where; but the Elder not full 6 yeares Elizabeth old when their parents Joyned in this Ch. both admitted into full Communion May 23, 1665.
Daniel -
Samuel Nathaniel -
Borne & baptized here.
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Mr Charles Chauncy prefident of the Colledge and Catharine his wife, difmiffed hither from the Ch at Situate and Joyned here ; in ye 1st month of ye yeare 1656.
Their children
Barnabas - admitted alfo into full Communion Decemb 10 1658
Sarah
Hannah
Nathaniel - Elnathan
baptized at Situate
Israel
John Holmes a Student & Servant to Mr Chauncy in full Commun with us. adult John Holmes difmiffed to Duxbury July
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(5) MT Joseph Cook and Elizabeth his wife both in full Communlo. Their children
Jofeph admitted into full communio May. 18. 1666. His child John Baptized Januar. 26. 67.
Elizabeth
Mary
Grace
Ruth
all baptized in this Ch.
Mr Edward Collins Deacon of this Church; and Martha his wife both in f. C.
Their Children
Daniel now living at Konningberg in Pruffia about 9 yeares old when His parents Joyned here.
John, admitted into full Communio before He went from hence being now minister of Gods word at Edenburgh in Scotland.
Samuel now alfo living in Scotland. The wife of Samuel Collins admitted into full communion May. 31. 1664. Their child Edward Collins baptized June 1664.
Martha Nathaniel Abigail Edward -
borne & baptized here
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Mr John Whyting now preacher of ye word at Salem; & Sybill his wife (daughter to ye forenamed Edward Collins) both admitted to full communion here. Both difmiffed to the Church of Christ at Hartford. Their children
Sybill both baptized here
John
William baptized ffebruar. 19. 1659.
Mr Nathaniel Sparrowhawke fometimes Deacon of this Church : & (Mary) His first, Katharine His fecond wife, all now deceafed left with us 5 Children viz.
(6) 1 Nathaniel whofe wife Patience is admitted into full Commun-
Mary
ion with us : And their children are Sybin both baptized in this Ch. Esther baptized May 5 1661. Samuel Sparrowhawke baptized ffebruar. 5. 1664. Nathaniel baptized Nov. 3ª 66.
2 Anne now the wife of John Cooper mentioned afterward, being in f. Co.
3 Mary
4 Esther Sparrowhawke : admitted into full communion Decemb. 15, 1658.
5 Elizabeth now living with Broth. Thomas Cheefeholme.
(7) Gregory Stone Deacon of this Ch. & Lydia his wife in f. C. Whofe children
John, Daniel, David, Elizabeth, Samuel, Sarah, Alfo John Cooper Son of the forfaid Lydia and Lydia fifke her daughter, being all of them through the Rich Grace of Christ come into full Communion with his people ; they will be mentioned afterward in their places, all fave
John Stone now Joyned member of the Church of Xt. at Sudbury. Lydia ffifk now deceafed.
Elizabeth Stone now Potter living at Ipfwich.
Sarah Stone now miriam; Joyned to ye Ch. at Concord.
John Bridge alfo Deacon of the Church : & Elizabeth His wife, both in f. C.
Under his care alfo is Jofeph Lampfon the Son of Barnabas Lampfon deceafed Sometimes a member of this Church,
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Alfo Dorcas Bridge the Daughter of Dorcas ( the wife of Thomas Bridge ) deceafed Sometimes in f. Communio with us.
Thomas Marriot Deacon of the Ch. & His wife Susan both in f. Com Their children
Thomas
John the elder of ym being but about 5 years old w" His father Joyned here; But both baptized in England.
Hannah now lately admitted into full Communion with us viz on Decemb. 15. 58.
(8) (Blank.)
(9) Major
Mr Samuel Shepard & His wife now living in Ireland doe yet Stand in Memberly Relation to us. And Here is with us their Daughter Jane Shepard now under the care of Mr Edw. Collins beforenamed.
Mr Elijah Corlet Schoolemaster & Barbara his wife both in full Communion. 1
Their children
Rebeccah
Hephzibah all baptized here
Ammi Ruhamah
Edmund Angier a member of this Ch. in full Comm.
So was alfo his former wife Ruth ( the Daughter of that famous Light Dr Ames now at rest with ye Lord.
Their children now living are
Ruth - Ephraim all baptized in this Church.
Samuel
Hannah baptized Dec. 16, 60.
Mary baptized May. 10, 1663 deceafed.
Edmund baptized Septemb. 25, 1659. deceafed.
John baptized May. 15, 1664. deceafed
Nathaniel baptized May. 14, 1665. deceafed.
Elizabeth baptized Sept. 22. 1667.
Edward Goffe lately deceafed ( viz on Decemb. 26. 1658. ) was a member with us in full Communio So was and is alfo Margaret his wife.
His children by a former wife ( who was alfo in fellowship with this Ch. ) are
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Samuel baptized in England & when His father Joyned here aged about 7. years.
Lydia
His children by Margaret now living are
Deborah - Hannah all baptized in this Church
Abiah -
(10) John Stedman & Alice his wife, Both in full Communio Their children
Elizabeth - admitted into f. Com. Mar. 27, 1663.
*Sarah all borne and baptized here
Martha - admitted into f Com May 31, 64.
* Sarah Stedman admitted into full Com. May 31. 1664. Her child Sarah Bracket baptized June 5th 1664. decd. John Bracket baptized April. 21, 67.
Edward Oakes a member in full Communio. His children.
Urian 1 baptized in England ; the Eldest about 10 yeares old w" Edward His father Joyned Here. He is now minister of ye word in England.
Mary Thomas baptized here
Richard Jackfon & Elizabeth his wife both Members in f. C.
Thomas Danforth (eldest Son of M" Nicholas Danforth deceafed) & Mary his wife both in full Comm.
Their children
Sarah Mary - Samuel
all baptized in this Church.
Thomas
Jonathan baptized ffebr. 13. ( )
Jofeph Danforth baptized Sept. 22, 1661. deceafed Octob. 2. 63. Benjamin Baptized May. 24, 63 deceafed Aug. 23, 63.
Elizabeth baptized Januar. 29, 1664.
Bethiah Danforth baptized June. 16, 67,
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(11) Samuel Andrews (fon of Mr William Andrews deceafed) as alfso Elizabeth His wife were Joyned in full Communion with us on Decemb. 10. 1658.
Their children
Samuel William both baptized here in this Church
John baptized March 10, 1660/1
Elizabeth baptized April. 12, 1663.
Thomas baptized May. 21, 65. deceafed.
Mary Andrews baptized Januar. 6. 1666.
Thomas baptized March 29, 68.
Robert Holmes is member in f. Com. as was alfo Jane his wife now deceafed.
Their children.
John -
Jofeph all baptized in this Church.
Elizabeth
Thomas Cheefeholme & Isabell his wife are both of them members of this Ch. & in full Communion.
In his family and under his Care is Benoni Eaton (Son of Mr Nathan Eaton) who was baptized here & whofe mother dyed a member of this Church.
Edward Shepard member in f. Com. So was alfo his first wife Violet deceafed
Their children yt were in minority when He Joyned are Abigail now living at Dedham
Deborah now alfo at Dedham
Sarah now dwelling at Braintree.
The eldest of thefe aged 12 years ye 2ª, 10: the 3d 7. yeares when their parents Joyned here being all baptized in England. Mary now the wife of the forefaid Edward Shepard was difmiffed hither from Ch. at Dorchester & is in f. C. with us. Her daughter Mary Pond baptized at Dorchester was 11 years old at her mothers joyn- ing with us.
(12) William ffrench & Elizabeth His wife both members in full communion
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Their children
Elizabeth now Elliot & now joyned at Dedham.
Mary baptized in England between 2 and 3 yeares old at Her fathers Joyning.
John baptized by Mr. Hooker in Cambridge
Sarah
Jacob
borne and baptized in this Church.
Hannah
Edward Mitcheufon & Ruth his wife both in f. C. Their children.
Ruth
Bethiah
all baptized in this Church
Edward
Elizabeth
Jonas Clark & Elizabeth His wife both in full Communion. His children by a former wife
Sarah
Jonas By Elizabeth above named
Elizabeth
Thomas
Timothy
All 5, baptized in this Church
Samuel baptized Novemb. 6. 1659.
Abigail baptized may. 4. 1662.
Mary Clark baptized March. 12, 64/5
John Cooper (Son of Lydia now ye wife of Deacon Stone above named) & Anna His wife both in full Com. Their children now living are
Anna* * married to E. P. & deceafed.
Mary
Samuel all baptized in this Church
John
Nathaniel baptized May. 8. 1659. deceafed Decemb. 1661.
Lydia baptized April. 13, 63.
Hannah baptized Decemb. 29, 1667
Thomas Beale & Sarah his Wife Both Members in full Com.
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(13) William Manning & Dorothy his Wife both members of this Ch. in full Communio. Their Children
Hannah
Samuel
Sarah
John
Mary
all borne & baptized in this Church
John ffezington & Jane his Wife both in full Communio In his family is
Renben Olbon who together with His Sister Elizabeth were baptized in this Church, being the children of our Sister Olbon (lately Cole) now deceafed.
Robert Stedman & Anne his wife, both in full communio. Their children
John
Mary
Thomas Dyed April. 2, 1659.
all borne & baptized in this church.
Andrew Belcher & Elizabeth (daughter of M' Nicholas Danforth) His wife, both in full communio Their children
Elizabeth
Jeremiah rec. into f. Com. March. 5. 1665/6
Martha ful. Com. May. 19, 1666.
Andrew
Anna
all baptized in this Church the eldest being almost 14. years old ye 2ª 12, ye 3ª 10 &c when baptized.
(14) Anne Bridge the wife of Matthew Bridge daughter alfo of Mr Nicholas Danforth (before named) is in full Communion with this Ch. Her children
John Anne
Matthew
Samuel
Thomas
all baptized in this Church.
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Elizabeth baptized Septemb. 18, 1659.
Elizabeth Green the wife of Bartholmew deceafed, is a member in full Communio with this Ch.
Justice Bainbrick the widow of Guy Bainbrick deceafed, is memb. in wife full communio.
Samuel Green Son of Elizabeth beforenamed is in full com.
So alfo was Jane his wife (daughter to ye forefaid Justice Bainbrick) now deceafed.
Children borne to the said Samuel & Jane Green
Elizabeth
Sarah
Samuel
Jofeph
Lydia deceased Sept. 24. 1665.
Deborah
all borne & baptized in this Ch.
Jonah Green the Son of Samuel & Sarah baptized Januar. 31. 1663.
Lydia baptized Nov, 12, 65.
Bartholomew bap : Nov. 3, 67.
Nathaniel Green & Phoebe Green ( children of the fornamed
Bartholomew & Elizabeth are alfo in full Communio.
Sarah Longhorn ye wife of Thomas Longhorne & daughter of Eliza - beth Green afore-faid is member in full commun.
Her children
Elizabeth
Sarah - all baptized here
Mary
Samuel baptized Decemb. 9. 60.
Mercy baptized May 11 1662
Patience Longhorn baptized April 3ª 1664.
(15) Thomas ffoxe & Ellin his wife both in full Comm.
His Son Jabez ffoxe baptized at Concord but in minority when his ffather Joyned here
Her children by a fformer Hufband ( viz Perfevill Green deceafed fometimes a Brother of this Church ) are
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John Green now in full commun with this Ch. to be mentioned afterward.
Elizabeth Green ( now Hall ) joyned in full Commun. with ye Church of Christ at Concord
Both in their Infancy baptized Here.
Richard Robins & Rebecca his wife both memb. in full Comm. formerly difmiffed to ns from the Church at Charlestowne.
Their children
John Samuel
Nathaniel
Rebecca
All baptized here fave the eldest who was baptized at Charlestowne & yet under 14 years of age at His parents Joyning with us.
ffrancis Moore the Elder; And Elizabeth his wife both in full Communio. So was alfo Katharine his former wife now deceafed His children.
ffrancis who together with Alby his wife is alfo in full Communio Samuel who is now in Barbadoes & was about 9. years old w" his father joyned here baptized in England.
(16) Anne Moore now Kiddar is in full Commun.
John ( the Sonne of ffrancis and Katharine ) baptized in this Church. Elizabeth now wife of ffrancis aforefaid hath 3 children but they were all above the age of 14 years ( the youngest viz Rebecca being above 15. ) at the time of her Joyning with this Church which was in ye 1st month of ye year 1657.
Nicolas Wyth & Rebeccah his Wife both members in full Com. Their children
Mary Nicolas Martha
all baptized in this Church.
John
William
The Said Nicolas had also by a former wife a daughter baptized in England named Sarah Wyth now ffifk dwelling in Watertowne who was about 13 years of Age when her ffather Joyned to this Church.
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The faid Rebeccah now wife of Nicolas Wyth had alfo by Her former Hufband Thomas Audrewes 3 children viz
Thomas -
Daniel
Andrewes
Rebeccah
all 3 baptized alfo in this church.
Gilbert Crackbone memb. in f. C. And Elizabeth His wife Joyned May. 22, 1659.
His Son Benjamin was about 5 or 6 years old when His father Joyned here.
(17) William Heily & Grace his wife both members of this Ch. in full Comm.
His children
Hannah* * admitted into f. Com. March. 27. 63. Difmiffed to
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Elizabeth Salisbury June. 24, 1667.
Sarah Borne at Roxbury & baptized there whiles He Stood William member of the Church of Lin; from whence He was difmiffed to us.
Alfo
Grace (the daughter of William & Grace) borne & baptized in this Church.
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