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Parkman Elias, took the oath 1635 ; had a son Elias b. 1651 ; owned a house and house lot of one acre ; Mr. Rainsford on his west ; the marsh and sea south ; and Mrs. Dingham's land east, in Essex st.
Parsons Wm., (carpenter) mem. ch. 1613; took the oath 1645 ; mem artill. co. 1046; died Jan. 29, 1702, aged 87 : owned a lot on the south side State st., 71 feet by 24, which he afterwards sold to Thos. Webber. He also owned land near the sonth marsh.
Partridge Nathaniel, (tailor) mem. ch. and freeman 1614.
Pasmer Bartholomew, 1611, lived on Ann st. sonth of Richmond st.
Pateshall Richard, (merchant) 1665, owned a warehouse in Dock sq .; land of Sampson Shore on the east ; near Conduit st., (Amm st.)
Paulinge Richard, 1638, (plasterer,) bought a house of Peter Johnson, " the Dutchman."
Paynter or, Painter, Thomas, (carpenter) 1630; took the freeman's oath and mem. church in 1640.
Payton Bezaleel, (mariner) died 1651, had daughters, Mary and Sarah.
Peck Thomas, 1652, had a son Joseph.
*Pell Win., (chandler) freeman 1635, disarmed 1637 ; sold to Robert Turner, (innholder) 1 1-2 acres in Central field, 'twixt the lands of Robert Turner and Thomas Miller, south ; lands of Jabez Heaton, west.
Pelton John, owned a house and lot on Es-ex st., next to Owen Roe.
Pemberton John, member of the church and took the oath 1631; removed to
Newbury, 1640 ; lived on the rising ground opposite the west end of Brattle st., and that hill has horne his name to this date. In 1636, " Win. Willis, Isaac Cullymore, Henry Lynn and Mr. Greensmyth," were ordered to "raynge their payles straight, so to go all along unto John Pemberton's house in the same range."
Pemberton James, Newbury and Boston : freeman 1648; had son John born at Newbury and Thomas and Joseph born in Boston ; he died probably Oct. 11, 1696.
Penn James, Deacon, (deputy) freeman in 1630; rep. and marshall of the col- ony ; died Sept. 30, 1671 ; lived on the corner of Cornhill sq., where Valen- tine Hill afterwards resided ; the spot now occupied as a jewelry store ; he also had a lot near Hongh's point, and the centry field ; Alex. Beck. north. "Penniman James, freeman 1639; disarmed 1637 Braintree 1639; died Dec. 20, 1661 ; had sons James, Sumnel, John, and perhaps others.
Penvert Philemon, lived next to dencon Pierce's.
Perry Arthur, (town drummer at 05 per year) lived on School st., took the cath 110; men. artill. co. 1639 ; died Oct. V, 1652; had two sons, Seth and John.
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Peter's Thomas, once owned the lot of Geo. Griggs, near the common.
Peters Wm., ne had probably six sous.
Philips Wni, (inneholder) took the oath 1610 ; (spelt Filips in town record) issued a lot ma Washington si .. hear the new meeting house. with Wm Handy on his south; near the grounds of Job Hawkins and Geo. Ornis. Philips of Filtips. Nicholas, took the oath 1610; owned a house and land Condnit st., near the north part of Merchant's row.
Phillips John. (merchant) took the oath 1032 : bad a son John; one of the founders of Second church ; lived westerly of Edw. Wood and George Bus- rill : died 1652.
Phillips Zacharie, member artill. co. 1600 ; owned a lot near the new meeting house, which he sold to Win. Phillips : killed by Indians 1675, had a son of his name, born 1656.
Philpot Win., member church 1643: lived on Himover st. near Court st.
Phippenm David. freeman 1636 ; owned a house and lot on Ami st. both sides, next north-east of Win. Tyng. afterwards removed to Hingham, probably died at Boston, Dec. 21, 1702.
Phippennies or Phippen, Jos., 1641, owned a lot east of Wmn. Frankin, with Joshua Scottow, on his west.
Pierce Wm .. (deputy) took the oath 1634 ; selectman ; died 1661 or 1669; owned on the north side of Sinte st., where the Suffolk Bank now is and the whole of Change alley, which was called by his name.
Pierec James, was killed by lightning 1660, in Plymouth harbor.
Pierce George, died Dee. 7. 1661.
Pierce John, townsman 1612 ; freeman 1618.
Pierce Nehemiah, mem. artill. co. 1671 ; died 1690.
Pigghog Mr., townsman, Feb. 25, 1653.
Pitney James, 1652.
Place Peter, 1612 ; freeman 1616 ; son Joseph born 1616.
Plaistowe Josias. was " degraded from the title of a gentleman, and fined £5" and his two servants whipped. for stealing corn from Chickatabot, and also " to restore two fold." Sept. 27. 1631.
Pollard Win., 1644; had sons, Win., John and Samuel.
Poole Henry, died Sept. 14, 1643.
Poole Samuel, (merchant) member of church 1610.
Pope Ephraim, owned on Washington st., near Bromfield st .; Theodore At- kinson being his uext neighbor.
Pormout or Purment Philemon, mem. ch. 1638; freeman 1635; one of the first teachers of youth ; an adherent of Wheelwright ; weut with him to Ex. eter in 1635.
Porte Robert, lived southeast of John Chamberlain; Win. Tyng and James Bill being on each side.
Porter John. freeman 1633; disarmed 1637, for heresy ; removed from town; joined the church in Salem; rep. 1668; died 1676, aged co.
Porter Abel, 1613 ; had a son John born 1613. owned a lor at the bottom of South st. on the east side.
Powell Michael, Deacon, took the oath 1641 ; rep .: resided in or near Sunanet st .; Nath'l Bishop being on his north ; he died Jan. 28, 1673.
Powning Henry, freeman 1611 ; had a son Henry born 1651.
Preston Jolm, died June 6, 1663.
Price Richard, mem. artill. co. 1658: freeman 1665.
Promt Timothy, (ship carpenter) mem. ch. 1643; freeman 1644; rep. six yra. ; died Nov. 3, 1702, aged $0 years ; had sons Timothy, Win., Bem. and Eben. Parchis John, had a son John born 1656.
Parton Widow Eliz. lived on the south cor. of Summer and Washington sts Quincy Edmund, took the freeman's oath in 1634.
Rainer Michael, (vintner.)
. Rainsford Edward, took the oath 1637 ; disarmed 1637 ; owned on Essex st. next to Garret Bourne, to the sonth some distance, and the lune uftor- wards bore his name till incorporated into Harrison Avenue
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Rashley Thomas, mem. ch. 1610; mem. artill. co. 1645; removed to Exeter. Rawson Edward, freeman 1637; removed from Newbury about 1650; secre- tary of the colony 36 years ; had seven children ; died at Dorchester 1694. Rawlins Thomas, freeman 1631 ; mem. artill. co. 1612; died March 15, 1660 ; had sons Caleb and Samuel ; born 1645 and 1655.
Rawling or Rawlins, Richard, member of church 1612. had a lot on the south of North square, next to Thos. Clark, extending into the cove.
Read Win., took the oath 1635; owned the south part of Dock square, bc- tween Wilson's lane and Exchange st .; Jolm Harwood and Major Edward Gibbens on his west.
Read Robert, 1646.
Rednap Joseph, (wine cooper) freeman 1636; died 1696, aged 110.
Rendall Robert, took the oath 1617 ; owned the corner of Milk st., opposite the old South meeting house.
Reynolds Robert, freeman 163! ; died April 27, 1659.
*Rice Robert, disarmed 1637 ; had sons Joshua and Nathaniel.
Richards Jn., Maj., mem. artill co. 1641; rep. assistant, &c., d. April 2. 1691. Richardson, Richard, 1654.
Rix Win., died Nov. 13, 1657 ; had four sons born previous to 1656.
Robinson Nath'l, owned a lot, probably in Court st., north of the new meeting house, land of Mrs. Mary Hawkins, north ; and that of Edward Allen, west. Robinson Thomas, from Scituate ; owned on Washington st. ; having Thos.
Mellows on his south ; Nath'l Oliver, (tailor) on his north and Thomas Bumstead. (pewterer) on his west.
Roberts Robert, 1646; Ipswich 1648; died 1663; had S children.
Roberts Simon, 1653 ; had sons John and Simon.
Rock Joseph, freeman 1652; had sons John and Joseph ; had a house and shop between John Coggen on the south, and Bezoone Allen on the north ; east side of Wilson's lane.
Roe Owen, owned a house and garden on Essex st., east side of Harrison Av. Rogers Simon, freeman 1640, removed from Concord 1642; had four sons, Natl'l. Simon, Gamaliel and Joseph, born in Boston.
Rossiter Edward, (assistant in 1630) died Oct. 23 of the same year.
Rowell Thomas, died Dec. 29, 1659.
linek Jolm, (teacher) appears to have owned a lot on or near to Elliot st.
Ruck Samuel, 1657.
Ruggles Jomm, 1630; freeman 1632.
Russell John, Charlestown and Boston, finally settled in Boston and was first minister of the Baptist church July 28. 1679; died Dec. 24, 1650.
*Salter Win., mem. ch. 1635; freeman 1636; disarmed 1637 ; had three sons, Peleg. Jabez and Elisha.
Salter Win., had a grant to erect a fish house over a creek which crossed Washington st. near Kueeland st., by which grant he obtained an estate on the corner of Washington and Kneeland sis., since been known as the Knapp estate.
Samson Jolm, (merchant).)
Sanders Jolm, (bookbinder) took the oath 1636 (spelt Saunders in town record.) Sandys Henry (merchant) freeman 1640; had son Jolm 1616.
Sanford James, died Nov. 2. 1661.
Sanford Richard, mem. ch. 1610; freeman 1611.
Sanford Robert, 1650; freeman 1652 ; mem. artill. co. 1661.
'Sanford or Sampeford John, (deputy) took the oath 1632; was disarmed 1637; removed to R. I .; lived next cast of Thomas Leader.
"Savage Thomas, Maj. Gen., 1635, took the oath 1636 ; disarmed 1637 ; mcm. artill. co. 1637 ; its capt. 1651 ; rep. > years ; owned a honse, shop and gar- den near the new meeting house, and had a shop next to John Newgate ; 36 feet in front of Mr. Wilson's house ; he died Feb. 11, 1002, aged 75 yrs. ; hall 16 children.
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Senirce Daniel, owned a lot and wharf on the south side of the dock, next to Win. Burnell.
Scammon Win., 1640.
Scarlet John, 1653; mem. 2d church ; died May 4, 1675; had a son John 1657. Scott Richard (shoemaker) member church 1634.
Scott Robert, (merchant) freeman 1636 ; mem. artill. co. 1637 ; owned a house and garden; Capt. Leverett on his east ; Mr. Addington, south ; with w orchard extending from Washington st. to the common ; had three sons.
Scottow Joshna, freeman 1639 ; mem. artill. co. 1645 ; a captain ; had seven
children ; owned a house and land on Afm st. near the Conduit ; he died in Feb., 1697 : the alley from Creek sq. to Am st., was called Scattow's alley Scottow Thomas, (joiner) brother of Joshua, took the oath 1639; owned a house and garden on the " Kings' Chapel" lot ; he was overseer of graves, gates and fences in 1644.
Seaborn John (tailor) an inhabitant Aug, 28, 1639.
Seaberry John, (seaman) an inhabitant March 30, 1640, had a son Samuel boru 1640, once owned a house and lut between Isaac Grosse and Walter Merry -- the bay being on the north east, opposite Constitution wharf.
Search John, freeman, 1612.
Sellick David, had three sons; lived on State st. where the Mass. Bank now is ; owned a house and barber's shop formerly belonging to Win. Aspinwall. Sendall Sammel, freeman 1615; in Newbury 1653.
Severence John, freeman 1637; mem. artill. co. 1642.
Sexton Thos., had sons Thomas b. 1617, Sam. b. 1653, Joseph 165G.
Shapleigh or Shapley, Nicholas, 1645, had a son Benj. that year ; owned s house and garden on Washington and Winter st., bought of Thomas Oliver. Sharp Thomas, chosen an assistant in England ; and a fortnight after his house burnt down here. (March 16, 1630) he returned to England.
Shaw John, (butcher) member artill. co. 1646; died July 23, 1657 ; had three sons ; owned a wharf, bounded by Robert Many on his west ; Joshus Scottow, east ; the cove, south ; the street (An) north.
Sheafe Jacob, mem. artill. co. 1648 ; died March 22. 1658, aged 58.
Sherman Sam'l, 1637; freeman 1640; had sons Philip and Nathaniel, and probably removed to Connecticut.
Sherman Richard, (merchant) 1635; died May 30, 1660.
Shore Sampson, (tailor) meni. ch. 1611 ; took the oath 1642; owned the 2d lot north of Cross st. on Ann st.
Shrimpton Heury, (brazier) mem. ch. 1639; had three sons ; owned land on the mill field, bounded by land of Mrs. Mary Hawkins, on the southeast; Richard Bennet, southwest. and Win. Phillips, north.
Shute Richard, ched Oct. 2. 1703, aged 72.
Simons Henry, 1613, the town granted the Mill pond to him and his associ- utos with a piece of land 90 feet wide, to carry their mill stream through to the Town dock.
Smith James, (shipmaster,) mem. church 1611.
Smith John, took the oath 1633 ; mem. ch. 1610, owned a lot on Cambridge st., adjoining the estate of John Trotman. Six John Smith's were in Mas- sachusetts and took the oath before 1650.
Smith Francis, took the oath 16.0; had sons, John and Joseph ; owned be- tween Leonard Buttalls and Jos. Warmells ; bounded east by the flats and west by the highway (And si )
Snelling Win., (Dr.) 1651. owned the north corner of Winter st., hal'an acre, having a garden and orchard ; Nath' Woodward on his south; John Pal- mer, cast, and Joli Merriam. north ; had two children.
Snow Thomas, took the oath IGI; lived at the south end above Eliott st. Souther Nath'I, owned a lot on M'achange st. or Wilson's lane.
Spower John, freeman 1639 ; had son Ju. b. 1650. lived south side Watch af Spar John, had a son Ebenezer horn 1612.
Staines Richard (sailmaker) owned a house and lot on And et , in the neigh- borhood of Mark Hands. Geo. Dell and John Baker.
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Staubury Thomas, died Sept. 27, 1652; had sons, Thomas, John and Nathan, lived on Salem st.
Stanly Christopher, Capt. (tailor) took the oath 1641 ; owned a house and large lot of land on Fleet st. and its vicinity; he lived on Court street.
Stanyan Anthony, 1641 ; rep. from Exeter 1654; son Jolm born in Boston 1642 ; settled in Hampton, N. H.
Stebbins Martin, lived near Bendall's cove.
Stephens Thomas, owned a lot on Salem st., in the neighborhood of John Arnold and Thomas Stanbury.
1 Stephenson John, 161, formerly owned on Dock square, in the neighborhood of Jno. Harwood and Maj. Gibbens : had sons John and James.
Stevens Henry, 1637 ; freenum 1652 : died Oct. 5, 1659; had sons, Jolm, James, Joseph, Onesesims born before 164-1.
Stoddard Anthony, (linen draper) took the oath 1040; mem. artill. co 1039 ; constable in 1641 : in 1650 he was recorder, and the next May a rep , und continned in that office 23 years ; had > children.
Story George, called a young merchant from London.
Strange John, 1651.
Stranguage Win. (mariner.)
Strainer Richard, (brewer) had his lot on the main st., which extended to the cove on the east.
Sunderland or Synderland John, 1614, mem. ertill. co. 1658; lived on Ex- change st., with A. Stoddard on his soum ; Edwd. Goodwin, north, and Rev. John Wilson's yard, west ; had sons. John born 1010 and James b. 1046.
Swan Richard, mem. ch .; freeman 1610; (the manne is written Swain in some oll records.)
Swett John (ship carpenter.) took the oath 1641 ; owned on Ann st., south of Rielmond st. bought of Bartholomew Pasmer in 1611; had son John, 1651.
Symonds Henry, freeman 1613.
Talbot Win., (sailmaker) 1651.
Talmage Thomas, freeman 1631, Lym 1637 ; probably removed to L. I.
Tahuage Win., freeman, 1634.
Talmage Richard, lived on Washington st., near Pleasant st.
Tapping Richard, took the oath 1634 ; had sons Timothy and Joseph ; owned two aeres in Centry field, near Mr. Hongh's point ; deacon James Penn on the south and west ; and Alexander Beck on the north and cast ; he also owned a lot on Washington $1.
Tay Win., 1612; freeman 1650 ; had sons Isaiah, Abiel, Nath'land Jeremiah, he was in Billerica 1639, where he was town cierk.
Taylor Richard, freeman 1612; had a sen John born 1616.
Tefts Win., owned on the west side of South st. from Summer to the water. Thatcher Thom., Rev., 1635 ; ordained at Weymouth, Jan. 2, 1645 ; removed
to Boston, and was settled over the society at the Old South Church, Feb. 16, 1670 ; had three sons and one daughter.
Thayer Richard, 1610.
Thomas Evan, (vintner) freeman 1611 ; mem. artill. co. 1653 ; d. Aug. 25. 1001. Thomas Francis, had a son John born 1665.
Thompson Robert. Major, mem. artill. co. 1639.
Thornton Peter. 1637 ; had a son Joseph, same year,
Thorwell Thomas, Capt., died March 11, 1661.
Thurston Richard, of Sal m. 1637. and Boston 1652.
Thurston John, took the freeman's oath 1643.
Thwing Benj. (joiner) mens. church 1612 ; freeman 1615 ; had sons L'Award and John ; he resided on Hannover st.
Taker John, 151 ; ihrman 3651 ; of Lancaster 1657.
"Townsend Wm freeman 1036 : disarmed in test ; had four copy.
Toy Win, (distiller) 1039 lived on Wilson's land, on land bought of Rer. John Wilson
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Travers Daniel, 1652. had some Daniel, Jeremiah and Timothy Travers Ricaud, arrived in Boston 1952.
Trott Bernard, 105.
Trotman John, 1645; owned a house and garden ; John Smith on his west; Cambridge st. south ; the old mill dam, north ; afterwards sold to Thonzu Hawkins, (baker.)
Tuckerman John, 1655.
Turell Damel, Capt., 1616 ; m-m. artill. co. 1656 ; died Jan. 23, 1699. Turell Wm., had a son W. born 10.17.
Turner Robert, Lieut., (innkeeper) took the oath 1631 ; mem. artill. co. 1610; had seven sons ; lived on Washington st; his next neighbor on the south was Mr. Intehinson, and on his north was Thomas Clarke, and Win Philips on his west; he also owned six acres in the Fort fields; bounded east and north east by Richard Fairbanks; south and south east by Mr. Harrison ; and on the west and northwest by Richard Griller ; the high. way ( Milk st.) north.
Tuttle Richard, (deputy) 1630 ; InsLandman ; took the freeman's oath 1036; died May 8, 1610.
Tyng Edw'd, Maj. Gen., (merchant and treasurer) mein. ch, and freeman 1011 ; men. artill. co.1912; he had six children: avmed a house. ware- house and brewhouse, boun led by the Bay on the cast, Valemine Hill, Ilen- ry Webb and the Cove on the north, James Oliver on the west, State st. in the south : he owned both sides of Merchants Row, Butlers Raw, &c , also owned south at Jahn Chamberlain with James Bil on his north west, and the cantmon st. north cast ; he removed to Barnstable and died Dee 20, 1651, aged st years.
. Tyng Win., mem. ch. and freeman 1635: mem. artill. co. 1639, ensign 1640 treasurer of the colony four years: owned the next lot maeast of the Mil creek, on And sp, both sides, embracing the land on which is a block of stores on Blackstone st : he also owned a garden plot on Tremont street ; he died January 15, 1653.
* Underhill John, Capt., (deputy in 1631) took the oath 1051 ; mem. artill. co. 1637 ; disarmed 1637 ; he removed to Wheelwright's gathering at Dover, in 1038; he was exiled and again received into the body of the church, he sustained a queer character among the Puritans ; in Hiof the Matinerve In- dians gave him 150 acres of land, which has ever since remained in the family ; it is supposed he thed at Oyster Bay in 1672.
Upsall or Upshall, Nicholas, took the oath in 1030; mem. artill. co. 1637; owned from Hanover st to the water on the no'east side of Richmond st, he left his property to his two daughters, wite of Wi. Greenough and the wife of Joseph Cuck. Richmond st. was laid out in 1036. was fined £20 and eviled for carrying food to two quaker women in prison ; they being confini- en there for quakerism. he returned in 6 years from Plymouth ; died Ang. 20, 1666.
Usher Hezekiah took the oath 1658; settled in Boston 1616 ; mem. artill. co. 143 -; dio 1 May 1626 ; owiel a house and land ; the highway being east; Mr. Bellingham's garden, west : Mr. Cotton's garden, north ; wluch was afterwards sold to Thomas Seullow ; he was representative from Billerica, 1671, 2 and 3.
Vane Henry, (Gav.) arrived in Boston, Oct. 8, 1635 : took the oath 1636 ; hand his place of business on Aun st., northeast of Wm. Burnell ; he had " a small house which he lived in, at the side of the hill, alwive Queen st, (Court) which he gave to Rev. John Cotton," at the time he returned to England; he was chosen Gov. May 25, 1636 ; disturbed the happiness of the people in Nov. following. May. 17, 1637, Gov. Winthrop was again choses Mr. Vane returned to Ragland Ang. 3, 1637, and June 11, lote, there be- healed for high treason, aged 50 years. Cuv. Vane was placed in the chair of state at too early an age for the development of that wisch in which
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gives safety and prosperity to a people; it was an nuwise choice with the people to elect him Governor of this State. after only one year's residence here, and being but 21 years of age, in preference to Gov. John Winthrop, in whose wisdom was safely.
Venner Thomas, (wine cooper) men. Salem ch. 1637 ; freeman 1039; In Bo .- ton 1615 ; manher of artill, co. ; went to l'ingland and was there executed, Jan. Idol; had a son Thomas, he resided on Union street.
hood of Mr. Hutchinson and Mr. Webb.
Viail or Vyall John. (weaver) (039; look the oath 1611 ; kept the " Noah's Ark " tavern, at the north part of the town; owned a house and garden on Essex st. next cast of Kingston st: had a son Joseph born 1654.
*Waite Richard. (tailor) mem. ch. 1633; freeman 1637 ; disarmed 1637 ; mem artill. co. 1633; removed to Watertown.
*Waite Gamaliel. took the oath 1635; disarmed 1637 ; died Dec. 9. 16-5. aged Si ; had a son Samuel : owned a lot next east of Theodore Atkinson, with Job Judkins on his south.
i Wakefield John. died 1703. aged 63 years ; owned a lot next to Jas. Bacon on the highway, leading to the new meeting house northwest, near to Jn. C.R.l. Walker Isaac, (merchant) took the oath 1616 ; mem. artill. co. 1611 ; had sons Nicholas, Stephen and Lake; lived at Bendall's cove, opposite to Ansell Holland. near the Conduit ; Jones Everell on his cast.
Walker Robert. took the oath 1031 ; he had six sous. Zacharia, John, Jacob, Joseph. Eliakim and John : owned a house and lot bounded north by Thos. Flint, Ralph Mason, south; the highway ( Washington st.) cast ; south of Boylston st.
*Walker Jn. freeman. 1034 : disarmed 1637 : may have removed early to R.I. Walker Thomas, died Ang. 11, 1659 : leaving sons, John and Samuel. Waldron Ralph, died in Barbadoes. Nov. 29, 1653.
Walton Henry, owned a lot on the south side of the dock, in the neighbor- hood of James Oliver : had sons Job, born 1639, and Adam, born 1615).
Waltham Henry, owned south of the dock : " James Oliver on his sonth ; land of Valentine Hill, north ; frouting on a laue leading from said doch."
Ward Benj .. (ship carpenter) mem. ch. 1610 : freeman 1611.
*Wardhall Thomas, (shoemaker) member ch. 1633 : freeman 1635 : disarmed 1037 : removed with Rev. John Wheelwright to Exeter. 1035.
·Wardball Win., was born in 160! : mem. ch. 1633: freeman 1635 : disarmed 1637 : Went to Fixeter 1635, but returned : had five sons, born in Boston : [this mune is sometimes spelt Wardweil.]
Ware Win., freeman and member artill. co., 1613: died Feb. 11, 1653.
Warner Joseph, took the oath 1615 ; lived on And st. Francis Smith, south.
Warren Peter, had sons John born 1661. and Benjamin born 1665.
Waters Merry. (ship carpenter) mem. church 1632.
Watkins Thomas, 1652 : mem. artill. co. 1666 : died Dec. 16. 16-9.
Waters Wim., owned a lot near to Charlestown ferry, on the street from the Boston mill to the ferry ; between lands of Thos. Stephens and Thomas Stanbury ; the millpoud west. (Salem st.)
Way George : 1651 : perhaps of Providence also.
Webb Henry, took the oath in 163 -; lived south of R. Scott's orchard, and Mr. Powell and Natli'l Bishop lived north of him on Hawley st .; und accord- ing to the record, had a place for business of State st., hear to Devonshire. Webb Wia., freeman 1636 : died Dee .. 1611.
Webber Thomas. (mariner) mom. ch. 1613: owned a lot near the Exchange Coffee house, 71 by 34 feet ; bought of Wi. Paraos, carpenter ; he also owned a lot near the south marsh, near to Henry Webb and James Davis. Weeden Edwe'd, had a son Sammel born 1641.
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Wenbourn Wm., JSC : freeman 1611 : had a son John ben 1039 ; removed to Exeter, and clerk of the writs there in 16 !!.
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Wanted Thomas, died Ber. 10, 1616.
. Wheeler Thomas, took the rah 1007 ; disarmed 1637 : owned the north corner of Bedford and Washington st.
Wheeler Roger, died Dre. 7. 1661.
Wheeler Thos .. (salbe) freeman 1637 : died May 16. 1653 : sons Jona. and Jos
Wheelwright John. Rev. 1635; in 1057 he was disfranchised and exited fie heresy, viz: a different view of some texts of Scripture from the ruling powers of the day: sand at Salisbury, Nov. 15. 1179.
Wheatley Lionel. 165%: free man 1073: had a son Samuel born here.
White Wine hard a son W. born in Ilti.
Whitwell Sammel. 1652 : lol a son Samuel born in 1653.
" Wildborce or Wilbure Stedet, was admitted to the freeman's oath 1634 dis armed and disfranchised in 1637 ; an active citizen ; died Sept. 29. 1650.
Williams Thouse, made freemm 1630; died 16h: set up the first ferry be- tween Winnisemnet and Charlestown in 1031 : lived near Merry's point, ad- joining the kool of John Backinan on the west : and Geo. Palmer to the sea.
Willians Robert, took the ori 1635 : lived near to Charlestown ferry, next to P. Lawson and Win. Pinlips.
Williams Hugh, freeman 1612 : mem. artill. co.
Williams Nath'l. freeman 1610 : member ch. and artill. co. 1614 : had sons, Nathaniel and John.
Williams Richard, Boston and Dorchester: freeman 1638.
Wills or Willes Michael. bought a lot of Edwe'd Tyng on or near to Union st. Willis Robert. 1612: one of the founders of the Second church.
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