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Barnard Richard, mem. artill. co., 1662, died Dec. 20, 1706.
Barrell George. (cooper.) freeman m 1643, died Sept. 11, 1613. " 19th of 9th ' mo. Nov. 1639. Att a meeting this day of Thos. Oliver (and other over- 'seers) it appeared by a writing dated the 2d of Nov. last under the hand ' of Thos. Painter, that Geo. Barrell, cooper, hath for him and his heirs and 'his assignees, for £29, bought of said Thos. Painter, his dwelling house ' with the appurtenances and ground inider it in Towne, and whereas. he · had the consent of the townsmen, and soe is admitted a townsman upon
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' condition of Inoffensive carryage." At the above date, the value of a house with a lot of land, seems to have been about equal to a good cow, which latter then sold at 20 10 21.£.
Barrell John, died Ang. 29, 1653, mem. Artillery Co. in 1613. had four sons Barlow Bartholomew, lived next to Win. Franklin, near the Town Dock. Barnard Bartholomew, owned a house and lot near the new meeting-house, WVm. Beamsly on his south and Zacharie Phillips north.
Baselin Geo, was au associate with Henry Simons in the grant of the Mill pond in 1643
៛Bates Edward. freeman March, 9, 1636, disarmed in 1637 for heresy in re- ligion. removed to Weymouth.
Bates George, freeman, 1636.
Bateman John, lived on Am st., bonnding on Robt. Winsor, the sea So .- east. Battle or Brattle, Robt. freeman 1657, died Dee. 23, 1655, lived on Brattle sq. Beetfield Samuel, died Sept. 1, 1600.
Baxter Nicholas, 1639, lived at the cor. of Summer and South sts, owning a considerable lot to the water. died probably Jan. 10, 1692.
Beamsly Win., 1632, mem. Ch. 1631, took the oath 1636, (but spelt Bensley in the town record,) lived south-west of Zacharie Phillips, having Wm. Phillips on his north-west. he died Sept. 29, 1658.
Belcher Edw'd., took the oath 1631, lived in the vicinity of Boylston market. Bellingham Rich'd., Gov'r., in 1641, 1654 and from 1665 to 1673 owned an es-
tate where the Marine Railway now is, also a lot on the Cove, and resided on Tremont st., next to John Coggan, opposite the Chapel burying ground, he died in 1672, about $0 years of age, he was buried in the Granary buri- ground and over his tomb, which belongs to the heirs of the late Gov. Sul- livan, is the following epitaph :
Virtne's fast friend within this tomb doth lie, A foe to bribes, but rich in charity.
*Bendall Edw'd., (Perryman & Trader,) freeman 1634, disarmed 1637, he leased a considerable part of the town dock which bore his name for many years ; he resided at the south west projection, where the grocery is by Mr. Wellington, opp. the south west cor. of Faneuil Hall. mem artill. 1638, bad sons, Freegrace, Reform and Hopefor. he died in 16-2 at an advanced age. Bennet Richard and Peter, brothers. 1645, had an estate by will from Christo- pher Stanley, and Peter laid out the street by his name at the north end.
Benning Ralph, died Nov. 11, 1663.
*Biggs John, took the oath 1634, disarmed 1637, mein artill. co .. 1641, re- moved to Ipswich, owned east and west of the land in the new field, the marsh being on the north and near him lived Jesse Glover and Robt. Turner. Bill John, lived northwest of Win. Courser, Win. Tyng being on his south. he died Dec. 1639.
Bishop Nath'l., took the oath 1645, lived next door to Mr. Powell on Milk st. corner of Bishop's Alley. (Hawley st.) had sons, Jos., Benj., John and Sam. Blake Henry, freeman, 1645; died Inly 26, 1662.
Blaintaine Win., freeman 1613. lived next to Th. Wheeler, d. June 15, 1662. Blackstone Wm., took the freeman's oath 1630, the first European settler in
Boston ; he pitched his tent here alone, prol ably in 1625: and in 1635 sold all his land rights in Boston for 130, excepting 6 acres of land, which he retained on Beacon and Charles st. this he disposed of a year or two after- wards : his house was on or near the site of H. G. Otis' estate. He removed to Cumberland, R. L., where be raised an orchard ; he died at his residence, which he named " Sindy hill," in 1676; the next year the Indians destroy- ed his house, and laid his lands waste. The canal from Worcester to Providence was named for him.
Blackleach Wm., lived next north of Wm. Davis, on Congress st.
Blackbone Walter, took the oath 1639, owned a honse, shop and land on
Washington st., near Bromfield st., afterwards sold to Francis Lisle, barber. Blanchard Joseph, died Dec , 1637.
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Blott Robe., took the nath 1635, lived on the cor. of Washington & Winter et. *Bosworth Zachens, took the oath 1636, disarmed 1637, lived on the so-west corner of School st., and near to him was John Norton, Rich. Cook and elder James Penn ; mem. artift. co , 1650 ; died July 25, 1655.
Bourne Nehemiah, [shipwright] mem. artill. co., 163s. freeman 1611, lived in a house formerly owned by Light Savage, and afterwards by Edwd. Gib- bens; next neighbor was Goodman Smith ; had son Nehemiah born 1640. Bourne Garret, took the oath 1635, in the town records it is Jarrett Bourne, lived on Essex st .; corner of Washington st., had a son John born 1613. Bowen Griffith, took the och 1939, (spelt Griffin in the town record,) lived on the north cor. of Essex and Washington st .; had son Peniel, born 1014. Braekenbury John, had a soa John, born 1657.
Bracket Richard, (jailor) freeman 1636, lived on Washington st., near Court st .; mem. artill. co. 1630 ; died March 3, 1691, aged 80.
Bradley Richard, 1651.
Bradford Robert, mem. ch. 1610 ; freeman 1612 ; had a son Moses, born 1644 Breeke ESdwd., 1639, owned a house, warehouse and wharf on An st.
Brenton Wi., deputy, merchant. took the freeman's oath 1634, resided in
Congress st., John Leverett being on his north. he removed to R.I. in a few years after, and died at Newport. 1674.
Brick Robert, merchant, lived on Court st., land of Jas. Everell, on his south- west, which he afterwards sold to Roger Seaward, seaman, 1655.
Bridgeham Henry, freeman 1613, mem. artill. co, 1614, capt. constable 1653. Briggs Win., 1612.
Briscoe Dan', freeman, 1642, lived on Washington st., near to Warren st. ; he was drowned June 3, 1612.
Brown Richard, took the freeman's oath, 1630, first ferryman, Nov. 5, 1633, to Charlestown, lived at the ferry way, near Medford st.
Brown Jas, took the oath 1636, mem. artill. co., 1613, had son James b 1635. Brown Edward, owned a house and garden on Sca st. next south of Nicholas Baxter.
Brown Win., from Salem, bought Thomas Foster's house and lot on Essex st. Broughton Thos., owned about three acres on Mill hill, near Charles river, and he also owned a lot near the town dock.
Buckman John, lived northwest of Merry's point, near to John Hart.
Bulger Richard, took the freeman's oath 1631, member Boston church.
Barn stead or Boinstead, Thos., (Pewterer,) freeman, mem. Artill'y. Co. 1017, had a son Gerard, born 1643, kept shop a little above the Old South, and owned through to Tremont st., he died in 1677.
Bumstead Edward, freeman, 1610, had a son Joseph, born 1653.
* Ball Henry, freeman, 1637, disarmed same year, removed to R.I., was Gov- ernor 2 years, died 1693. aged al years.
*Burden George, (butcher) took the oath of a freeman 1637, disarmed 1637, owned a house and slaughter house with Mr. Webb on one side, and Mr. Hudson's brewhouse on the other side, near Essex st.
Burnell Win., kept in Aun st., next to Gov. Henry Vane, the dock being on his sonth. had a son John, born 1611.
Burnham Robert, had a son Robert, 1647.
Buttall Leonard, (bricklayer) sale made to Richard Staines (sail maker)- " Honse and Shopp-honse parteth the land of Mr. Hutchinson on sonth- " west ende, and the sontherly ende is bounded and adjoining the house of "Capt Symkins, on the ground of Robt. Winsor on the north cast :- said "shopp fronteth on Conduit st., with 5 foote of land on the southwest side "of aforesaid house, adjoining the land of Mr. Hutchinson; also, land on " the southerly end of Capt. Symkins' house, and the wharf adjoining this " said last mentioned land), and a fifteenth part of the water conduit, with all " the priviledges :- with a proviso, that the said Staines pay into the school "at Boston, os. 3d. yearly, and Capt. Symkins to enjoy certain priv- "iledges." 1656. This conduit was u water tank, built at cho expeuse of
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Capt. Keayne, who made provision by will for the building the conduit for water, for use in case of fire.
Butall Thomas, [glover] member church, 1039.
Buttolph Thom., freeman 1641, owned 5 acres on Buttolph st , and a house and garden, betw'n Cornhill and Court st., and 1 1-2 acres on Hissex & Bok ford sts. died Nov. 30, 1690, had sons, Thos, born 1637 and John Lorn 16:9.
*Button John, freeman 1631, disarmed 1637, he was one of the Company is improving the Mill pond in 1613.
Cakebread Thos., freeman, 1631, mein. artill. co., 1637, removed to Sudbury, died Jan. 4, 1613.
Carnes John, mem. artill. co. 1649, its Capt. siane year.
Carter Thomas, freeman 1647.
*Carter Richard, took the oath 1636, (in the town record spelt Carder.) dis- armed 1637, formerly owned a house and 1 1-2 acres of land froming the common, with Ralph Mason on his east and Capt. Leverett on his north. Chadbourne Win., 1644.
Chapman Jacob, townsman, 1642.
Chamberlain John, (currier) freeman, 1651, bought Win. Courser's house. Win Tyng on his south ; Robt. Porte, southeast ; Comnon st. north.
Chaffee Matthew, (ship carpenter,) took the oath 1637, (name spelt on town record Chafe) mein, artill. co., 1612, owned on Ann st., between Cross and Richmond streets.
Checkley Anthony, Capt., mem. artill. co., 1662.
Checkley John, freeman in 16is, son John born 1653.
Chelett Nicholas, freeman, 1615.
Cheeseborongh Win. (constable) took the oath 1631, he removed to Mt. Wol- laston, after he was burnt out April 17, 1631 : there he lived many years and became rich ; in 1649 he removed to Stonington, Conn.
Cheever Bartholomew, took the oath 1647, lived cast of John Lewis, with Jas. Hudson on his west, near the water mill, north end, died Dec. 15, 1693. Chrickley Richard, [blacksmith] freeman 1642, sons Samuel born 1640, Jos, 1643 and John 1657.
*Clark John, (Dr.) took the oath 1632, disarmed 1637, owned a lot near to John Wakefield, on the high way to the new meeting house, driven to R.1. before 1638, he was treasurer there. died April 20, 1676.
Clark Thomas, [blacksmith] a townsman 1639, mem. ch. 1640, freeman 1611, had sons, Cornelius 1639, and Jacob 1612. owned on Ann st near N. sq. Clark Capt. Thomas, took the oath 1638, owned a lot at the south end. mem. artill. co. 1651 ; maj. of the Suffolk Reg., rep. Is years ; speaker of the House 5 years, assistant 5 years, died March 13, 1683.
Clapp Roger, took the oath 1634, was commander of Castle Island.
Coddington Win., freeman in the first goverment ; wns an assistant for eight years, and built the first house with brick ; he left the town April 26, 1038, with the fruits of the Antinomian controversy, removing to Aquiday Island, R. I. He died nt Newport, R.I .. Nov. 1st, 1678, aged 77 years. Coddington John, died Ang. IS, 1655, had h son John born 1633.
Coggan Jolin, (deputy and merchant,) took the oath 1633, opened the first shop in Boston at the corner of State st. and Washington st. : he lived at the cor. of Beacon aud Tremont : died in 1658, possessing 500 acres of land in Woburn which was valued at $10 total; mem. artill. co., 1638; married Martha, the widow of Gov. Winthrop.
Coggan John, jr., took the freeman's oath 1642.
.Coggeshall John, (Depnty) took the oath 1632, disarmed 1637, representative in 1631 ; he was disfranchised and banished in March, 1635, for his heresies in religions opinions ; retired to R. I. in 1617, was president of that colony. Cole Robert, was a freeman in 1630, offen being found drunk was sentenced to wear a red D abont his neck for a year, Feb. 22, 1633.
*Cole Samnel, (Deputy) freeman 1636. and mem. ch. disarmed 1637, he died 1666 : he opened the first public house in Boston, on Merchants' row, mid- way between State st. and Faneuil Hall.
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Cole Wm., 1653, supposed to have witnessed a deed to Rev. J. Wheelwright in 1032, and to have died at Hampton, 1663.
Colburn or Colbron, Dea. Win. took the oath 1630, (supposed to be deacon Wm. Colburn who lived on Essex st .. ) his field extended from the south of Kneeland st to Castle st. and from shore to shore east and west, and the original highway turned at Kneeland st. to the east. bythe sea shore, and came out into the present Washington st. near to Castle st. Washington st. was laid out in 1663 through that field : he was chosen representative to the Gen. Court, in the place of Jn. Coggeshall in 1035, he died Aug. 1, 1662 Collieott Richard, from Dorchester, freeman 1033, mem. artill. co. 1637, rep. same year; died loso, had daughter Experience, born 1641, and son De- pendence, born 1613.
Collins Jolm, (shoemaker) mem. church and freeinan 1646, mem. artill. co. 1644, owned half of a honse and garden, having John Sanford north, and Thomas Leader, sonth , had son Thomas bora 1615.
Colman Edward, 1651, son Joseph born 1656.
*Compton Jona, took the oath 1631, was disarmed 1637; owned house and garden on Water street, near to Kilby st.
*Cook Lieat. Rich'd, [tailor] took the oath 1635, disarm'd 1637, mem. ch. 1634, mem. artill. co. 1643, and perhaps rep. from Dover, 1670, unless he was the R. C. who diet at Malden, Oct. 11, 1658 ; lived on Washington st., south of Win. Aspinwall.
Counell Thomas, inhab't 1639, lived in a house he bonght of Win. Balstone. Copp Win., (shoemaker) took the oath 1641, was owner of " Mill hill " alias " Snow hill " and at this time " Copp's hill," at the north end.
Copal John, (Deputy in 1631,) he with Win. Brenton and Jn. Samford, lotted out Hog Islaad to the inhabitants and freeinen for cutting wood there, Nov. 10th-yet Ins name on the freeman's list cannot be found, or other notice than this.
Cornish Richard, died Feb. 6, 1691.
Corwithen Diekory, [ship master] died Sept. 6, 1653.
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Cotton John, Rev. took the freeman's oath 1634, lived on Tremont row ; he arrived in Boston, Sept. 4, 1633 ; he died Dec. 23, 1652. We preserve the following epitaph by Mr. Woodbridge, to his memory and worth.
" A living breathing Bible, tables where Both covenants at large, engraven were ; Gospel and law in 's heart had each its colninn,
His head an index to the sacred volume ; His very name a title page ; and next.
Ilis life a commentary on the text :
O, what a monument of' glorious worth, When in a new edition he comes forth ! Without errata may we think he'll be- In leaves and covers of eternity."
Cotton Win., freeman in 1646, mem. artill. co., 1650, had a son Wm. b. 1654. Courser Wm., (vietnaller) took the oath 1636; (this name is sometimes spelt Corser) owed a house having Robert Porte southeast ; Win. Tyng, south ; James Bill, northwest ; and the Common st. northeast, which he afterwards sold to John Chamberlain ; had a son John, born 1642.
Cowell Ed., lived north of Joines Johnson, fronting the common.
Coy Matthew, (barber) appears to have owned a house on Water st., bought of widow Aim Hibbins, and adjoining her residence.
Cullimore Isaac, (carpenter) freeman 1643, owned about 3-4 of an acre on both sides of Ann st. near Richmond st, which street and also Fleet st. was laid out in 1636; he also -owned a house and 1 1-4 acres of land on Fleet street, and also a lot on Court st.
Crabb John, (joinor) freeman in 1636, owned a house and land 'twixt lands
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of Mark Hands on the west ; land of Major Edwd. Gibbens, north ; Ba tholomew Barnard, east, and the meeting house, south.
Crabtree John, 1639, son John born 1639.
Cramwell John, asked to be a freeman 1630, freeman 1031, probably d. 163 Cranwell Thomas, admitted a resident 1638.
Crowkham Francis, 1619, lived on Himnover st., near Concert hall, ont estate purchased of Wm. Philpot.
Davis Win. took the oath 1615, com. of Ancient and Hon. Artill. Com., from
1664 to 1672, owned a house and yard boundled by Win. Blackleach, north John Everett, east, Water st. south, and Devonshire st., west.
Davis Win., jr. lived next west of Win. Pierce nonh side of State st.
Davis George, freeman, 1615, one of the founders of the Second Church.
Davis John, (joiner) took the oath 1635, owned a lot; John Wilson on bi north and east ; himself west : in the vicinity of Wilson's lane.
Davis Samuel, freeman 1615, had son Samuel b. 1654.
Davis James, (mariner) mein. church,took the oath 1635. owned near ibe south marsh; Henry Webb being on his north; had a son Jacob 1099.
Davenport Richard, Capt., took the oath 1631, mem. artill co., 1639, wa connnander of Castle Island many years ; while there he was killed by lightning July 15, 1665, and Roger Clapp succeeded to that office.
Dawes Wm., freeman, 1646, died March 21, 1703, aged 86 years : had sons Ambrose 1642, Win. 1655, and Robert 1656.
*Davy John, freeman 1635, disarmed 1637, a John Davie was a magistrate in Boston in 1680.
Dell Geo .. (mariner) freeman 1651, had four sons: lived at the north part of the town, near Mark Hands, Richard Staines and. John Baker ; he died in 1655, he left property to the amount of £1506. 14s. 7d.
Denning Wir., an inhabitant, owned a lot on Boylston st. near the old wind. mill, on Fox hill, where the public garden now is, at the bottom of the common. died Jan. 20, 1651.
Dennis Thomas, had a son Thomas, born 1630.
Dennis Edmund, 1640, an inhabitant.
Dibble Abraham, 1618, an inhabitant.
Dickerman or Deekman, Goodman, freeman 1638, lived next south of Wm. Phillips, near the new meeting house.
Dinely Thomas, an inhabitant, died Jan. 15, 1655.
*Dinely Wm., freeman, 1637 and church member, disarmed, 1637.
Doubleday Roger, died Nov. 22, 1690.
Douglass Wm., an inhabitent 1640, freeman 1646, had a son Wm. born 1645, Dowse Francis, took the oath 1611, owned a lot north of Wm. Courser, with the land of Win. Tyng on his west, near the sign of " the Castle."
Dowse Lawrence, (carpenter) member of the church, 1643.
Downs Thomas, 1652, perhaps of Dover, 1663.
Drury Hugh, mem. artill. co. 1659. son John born 1646.
Dudley Thomas, he was the first deputy Governor, was Governor in 1634, 1640, 1615 and 1650, but if not Gov. or Lieut. Gov he was an assistant. Gov. Belcher wrote the following epitaph on this hard character in public duties and rigid bigot in private life.
" Here lies Thomas Dudley that trusty old stud, A bargain's a bargain, and must be made good."
He was indefatigable in tightening the reins of government and for exil- ing all persons guilty of heresy. he died at Roxbury, July 27,1653, aged 76. Dunean Nath'l, took the oath 1635, owned a lut in Wilson's lane, which bo afterwards sold to Nathl Souther.
Dunster Henry, took the oath 1640, first president of Harvard University ; he previously lived at the corner of Court and Washington st; he died in Scituate, in 1659, at a good old age, and was buried in Cambridge; he chine from England in 1640.
· Dyer Win., (deputy) took the oath 1636, disarmed 1637, he and his wife Ma-1 ry belonged to the Boston church, but she became an enthusiast of Mre.
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Hutchinson's doctrines, and they both removed to Rhode Island, but on visiting Boston 21 years afterwards, she was condemned to death as a Quaker ; and for her second return June Ist, 1660. she suffered that penalty. Eaton Nath'l, freeman, 1638, he was the first head or principal of Harvard college until President Dunster took it 1610. He went to Virginia and finally to England, where it is said he died in obscurity.
East Francis, (carpenter) mem. church 1636, freeman 1637, had sons Samuel born 1639, David b. 1646, Daniel 1652.
Edsall Thomas, mem. artill. co. 1652, had son Henry born 1651.
E twards Nath'l (merchant) died Jan. 2, 1051.
Eglington Edward, diel Nov. 17, 1095.
*Eliot Jacob, Deacon, took the oath 1632, disarmed 1637 for heresy, owned five acres of land next to Roxbury gate: land in common westerly ; Wash- ington st. east ; Eliot street was named for him.
*Elkins Henry, (tailor) freeman 1635, disarmed 1637, removed to Hampton, died 1669.
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Emmons Thomas, freeman 1652, died May 11, 1664.
Evans Henry, freeman, 1615.
Evans David, died July 27, 1663.
Evan Thomas, (innhohler) owned a house, land and garden, which he sold to James Bill ; Wm. Tyng on his west, lying between the land of Win, Courser on his south, and Francis Dowse, north ; the street east.
Evered John, Ensign, lived in the vicinity of Richard Cook and John Nor- ton, south of Winter st.
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Everill James, (cordwainer) took the oath 1634, a Selectman, owned a house on Conduit street, near Merchant's row in Aun st:, adjoining ensign Scottow on the east; he also owned shops and houses on a wharf next adjoining Joshua Scottow on the northeast ; Angell Holland, southeast ; the st. north and the cove southeast, he died 1652 or 1683.
Ewer or Eyre, Sinton, 1610, from Watertown 1652, died 1658, had sons Simon and John, born in Boston.
Faber George, 1639.
Fairfield Dan., 1640, removed to various places, perhaps died in Boston 1691. *Fairbanks Richard, took the oath 1631, disarmed 1637, for heresy ; owned a house and garden between Mr. Hutchinson and Thomas Clark ; and also a house and garden between the land of Robert Keayne and Peter Oliver. Farnham John, owned a lot on Ann st. near North square.
Favour Barnabas, 1647, had dwelling house and garden on the north side of Aun st. opposite James Mattocks.
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Fayerweather Thomas, freeman, 1634.
Fenn Robert, had a son Robert born 16.44.
Field Robert, (tailor) took the oath 1644, owned a lot north of the new meeting house, in the neighborhood of Edw. Allen ; had sons, Robert, Thomas and John.
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Firmin Giles, Deacon, (apothecary) Selectman, took the oath 1634, died 1634. Fitch Jeremiah, 1652, died May 3, 1692.
Fitch James, member of the church 1634.
Flaeke Cotton, took the oath 1640, lived near Hollis st., on Washington st. Fletcher Ed, (cutler) freeman 1610; mem. church, mem. artill. co. same yr. Flint Thomas, lived on Washington st. ; Robert Walker on his north; and
Ralph Mason on his south : Henry Webb and Geo. Burden, opposite. Flood Richard, 1642.
Foster Thomas, mem. church 1640; freeman 1642; owned on Essex st. next to J. Negoose : sold to Wm. Brown, then late of Salem, 1647.
Foote Joshua, (ironmonger) had a warehouse on the south side of the dock, next north of James Oliver.
Fowle Thomas, (merchant) mem artill. co. 1639, lived near Bedford st. on Washington st., he removed to Braintree 1643, had two children.
Foxcroft George, owned a house lot next west of Edward Bendall, south side of Dock square.
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Franklin Wm., (blacksmith) freeman, 1638, owned one quarter part of Ben- dall's dock; he died 1614.
Franklin Win., (blacksmith) son of Wm., admitted a townsman 1612, sold one half of the family lands on Bendall's cove to Joseph Scottow in 1653.
Franklin John, owned a lot next to Joshmna Scottow, on the west ; the land of Phippeninne, east ; the town's high way north. (Ann st.)
*Freeborne Wm., freeman, 1031, disarmed 1637, removed to R.I.
Friend John (carpenter) eleven in family, at Salem, 1637, was admitted a townsmen 1640, and mem. artill. co. same year. died 1655 or 6.
Fuller Edward 1630, came to Boston when "only 7 hunts were erected."
Furnell Strong, (soap boiler) took the oath 1613, his name is recorded by Whitman and spelt Strange: owned two houses on Bendall st., one of them he bonght of Valentine Ilill ; the other he bull ; mem. artill. co. 1651 ; had sons, John and Wmn.
Gager Win. (Dr.) assistant in 1630, he was called "a right godly man, a skilful chirurgeon," he died Sept. 20, 1630.
Gallop John, (fish'n and pilot) freeman 1631, one of our Islands now bears his name : "in 1636 the Gen. Court granted to him 12 acres of land on Nix's mate Island, if there was so inneh land there, to enjoy to Inn and his heirs forev- er." He could not write his name ; died in: 1619 : had been a useful and active man. lived on Ann st. the Godfrey estate, now owned by R. G. Shaw. Gardner Thomas, took the freeman's oath, 1646.
Garrett Richard, (shoemaker) died Dee. 30, 1630.
Gibbens, Major Gen. Edw., freeman in 1631, mem. artill. co. 1637, its Capt. 3 years ; had a warehouse on the north of the cove, fronting on Aun st. and a honse west of the cove, about where the peak is, between Brattle st. and Washington st., he was deputy many years and rose to be an assistant, had sons, Jotham born, 1633, and John, b. 1644 ; he died Dec. 9, 1654.
Gibson Christopher, (soap boiler) made freeman in 1630. owned a lot having Jn. Lowles, lot on his south; with warehouse of Ed Tyng, cast, on Dock sq. Gill Arthur, freeman in 1631; had sons Jolm born 1639, and Thomas b. 1644. Gile or Giles, Anthony (ship carpenter) member of the church 1642.
Gillam Benja., [ship carpenter] freeman and church member 1635, had sons, Zachary b. 1636 and Jos. b. 1614, and probably others.
Glover John, (probably a physician) 1650, owned house and lot next to Hud- son's brewhouse.
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