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SALEM QUARTERLY COURT
[Nov.
Phillip Beere and Arther Abbott v. Henry Russell, Tho. Hauly, John Curtice, Phillip Curtice and Joshua Lamb. Verdict for defendant .*
ment of barley, hay, steers, a heifer and colt belonging to defendant. Phillip Fowler's bill of costs, 1li. 4s. 8d.
Copy of indenture, dated Aug. 4, 1656; Lucie Downing of Salem, with the consent of Emanuell Downing, her husband, leased to George Norton, sometime of Salem, carpenter, her farm called "Groton," near the farm of the Worshipfull Jon. Endecot, Esq., in Salem, for ten years from Mar. 1, 1655-6, for 18li. per annum, to be paid in Indian corn, wheat, barley, pork, butter, cheese and cattle. Said Norton agreed not to cut lumber for sale, and to build upon the farm a strong and sufficient house in every way like that of Mr. Tredwell at Ipswich, except Norton was to make catted chimneys instead of brick, and was to leave the house tenantable at the end of the term, "extraordinary cassualty hearby only ex- cepted," in consideration of which he was to have one year's rent of the farm free, etc. Wit : Elias Stileman and William Flint. Copy made by Hillyard Veren,t cleric.
Roger Prestont of Ipswich, on Mar. 14, 1658-9, agreed with George Norton of Salem for the revision of the lease of the farm, and said Preston was to take possession on Mar. 15, 1659-60, pay- ing to said Norton whatever three men should decide was its in- creased value since Norton took it. Wit : John Portert and Thomas Putnam.t
*Writ, dated Sept. 29, 1665, signed by Robert Lord,t for the court, and served by Robert Lord,t marshal of Ipswich, by attach- ment of beaver skins.
Phillop (his mark) Beare and Arter (his mark) Abot gave receipt to Henry Russell of Ipshig, Nov. 9, 1665, for 10li. 18s. 9d., it being the quarter part of their wages for twelve months' and a half ser- vice at sea and on shore.
Writ, dated Oct. 28, 1665, signed by Jonath. Negus,t for the court, and served by John Stebins, constable of Roxbury, by at- tachment of land of Thomas Hawley, Joshua Lamb and Phillip Curtis. Bond of Henry Russell.t Wit : John Swinerton.t
Thomas Hawley, t Phillep Curtis and Joshua Lamb, t on Aug. 6, 1664, at Boston, impowered Mr. Henry Russell and John Curtis to take care of our goods aboard the ketch called the Mayflower, bound for Newfoundland, for the best advantage of the company, and to return as much as they could spare out of their provisions with the vessel, etc.
Letter, dated Fortin, Aug. 21, 1665, from John Curtist to his "' most dear and Louing Brother," Phillip Curtis of Roxbury, com- plaining that he had not heard from any of his friends and that he was "out of sight out of mind," and that since they had been in
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that place Mr. Rusell had been very mindful of his own business to the neglect of theirs. That he had not seen Rusell from the first of April until Aug. 16, except once when he came overland and stayed one day. "So I haue been left wholy among a Com- pany of Rauing wolues as I may so Tarme them and for mr. Rusell sacke I am uery sorry I should haue Caus to Rite butt the thing was this he would in no wies hear of going to any other place until we war sartainly Informed be fore how It was that the Indians apon kannede sied doth constantly Com ouer & hath kild all the traid up that thare is nothing to be had hear but he laies the fallt to the Indians but you may Juge hou it is and next tim be mor wieser ho to Reply." He commended the bearer of the letter, Goodman Briant, to his brother, requesting him to find him a suitable place and to be respectful to him as said Briant had been a friend to him. He was forced to stay another year having received encouragement from several men and had taken three partners and bought a parcel of fish on his own account. He sent his love to his father, mother and all his brothers and sisters.
Letter of attorney, dated Nov. 1, 1665, from Phillop (his mark) Beare* and Artor (his mark) Abot* of Ipswich, seamen, to Edward Wothing of Salem. Wit : Henry (his mark) Milbore and Richard (his mark) Milbore.
John Curtist owned, Aug. 24, 1665, that Mr. Rusell had paid 5li., in Fortin, upon their account for necessaries, and agreed to be accountable for the skin due to Philip from the Sagamore.
Henry Russell, aged about fifty-five years, deposed he was asked to deliver the letter of attorney, etc. Sworn in court.
Joseph Wise, aged about twenty-two years, deposed that Russell owned Phillip Bere and Clemmot Hudly to be his two men engaged for the voyage, etc. Sworn, 27 : 9 : 1665, before Anthony Stod- dard,t commissioner.
John Curtist agreed, Aug. 21, 1665, to discharge Rusell from. transportation of himself and the Indians to New England, the voyage being ended. Wit : Samuell Budt and Thomas Brian.t
Henry Russell deposed that Thomas Haly shipped Phillop Beare for 35s. per month, and he served this company twelfe months and a half. Sworn in court.
Letter addressed "For his loueinge freinds John Curtis or Mr .. Hennery Russell att newfoundland these by a frend whom god pserue," from Thomas Hawley,t dated Roxbury, July 15, 1665 : "These are to Certefie that wee as allso ye wife & Child & the rest of ye Relations are in good helth hopeinge it is the same with y" & the rest of the Company : wee haue formerly write to you & ME Russell If it Come to yr hands wee haue bene amongst the indians but they are all beaten from Syuayuack & poCuntuckit by the man heks there is nothinge at psent to be gotton amongst them tradinge at psent is verey dead beavor not aboue 78 p pound . If it bee peace with holland it is likely to bee a beater price
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SALEM QUARTERLY COURT
[Nov.
Mr. Moses Maverick & Co., owners and fishermen v. John Trum- boll. Verdict for plaintiff .*
Capt. George Corwin v. Will. Caly. Debt. Defaulted.t
Robert Lord, attorney of Phillip Fowler and Mary his wife, administratrix of the estate of George Norton, deceased, acknow- ledged judgment to Mr. William Norton.#
Will§ of Robert Moulton was proved by Leift. Georg Gardner
If you Cold leave the indians one nother yeare If they weere will- inge to stay it would bee advantagious in Regard of the great Charge of there transportation If M' Russell weere willinge to stay but wee leave that to yr selfs pvoysions heare are verey Cheepe," etc.
*Award of the arbitrators, Mr. John Wissolld (also Wiswell), of Boston, Mr. Henery Bartholmew of Salem and Edward Rayn- fford, dated 5 : 7 : 1662, and signed by Henry Bartholmew|| and Edward Rasfford (also Ramsford):|| John Trombolle was to pay Moses Mavericke & Co., for the shallop overrun and lost, with the goods lost and the men's time, and to pay for services of the boat's company, Frances Hooper, master, Williame Carter, midshipman and Elias Fontewnes (also Fontines), foreshipman. Mr. Mave- ricke was to have the boat's furniture, and what Mr. Tromboll had spent for clothing for the men was to be credited as part payment.
John Trumbellt certified at Boston, 5 : 7 : 1662, that the deliver- ing of all papers to Salem court would not interfere with the arbi- tration, etc.
Agreement of Moses Mavericke|| and John Trumbell|| of Charles- towne, dated 5 : 7 : 1662, to leave their differences to arbitration. Said Trumbell was master of the ship Blossom, which had run into and sunk at sea a shallop belonging to Mavericke & Co. Wit : John Wiswall|| and Henry Bartholmew.
Bill of costs, Capt. Price going to Charlstown, etc., 1li. 12s. 6d.
Writ, dated Nov. 13, 1665, signed by James Cary, || clerk, and served by Soloman Phypes,|| constable of Charlstown, by attach- ment of defendant's dwelling house. Wit : Jo. Hayman|| and Samuell (his mark) Leamon.
+Writ, dated 20 : 9 : 1665, signed by Hillyard Veren,|| for the court, and served by John Codnor,|| constable of Marblehead. Capt. Corwin's bill of charges.
#Writ, dated Nov. 23, 1665, signed by Robert Lord,|| for the court, and served by Robert Lord,|| marshal of Ipswich, by attach- ment of house and land of Philip Fowler.
§Will of Robert Moulton, sr., of Salem, which was proved by Leift. George Gardner and Samuell Gardner. He made his wife "my whole execut'x of this my last will and testament and I giue and bequeath to my son Robert fiue pounds at my decease and to my daugh' Abigaile fiue pound sterlinge also my son Samuell to ||Autograph.
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and Samuell Gardner, and an inventory* allowed.
Theophilus Bayly had his former license renewed for retailing strong waters.
Court allowed Mr. Lord of Ipswich a bill of charges about Mr. Perkins, which the treasurer was ordered to pay.
Ephraim Herrick was fined for abusing and striking Osmand Trask, constable, in the execution of his office.t
Administration upon the estate of Tho. Scudder, which was left in the hands of his wife who lately deceased, was granted to Mr. Henry Bartholmew and Hillyard Veren, who were ordered to bring in an inventory.
inioy all my lands within Readinge bounds buttinge on Ipswich riuer by estimation sixscore akers more or less; also I giue to my daught' Hannah twentie pownds in neate Cattle to be pd at her day of marriage also I giue vnto my two yonger sons John and Joseph my now dwellinge house with all the lande and meadow with all oth' apurtenances therevnto belonginge after the decease of my wife they payinge as a legasie to my two yong" daughtry Meriam and Mary to each of them twentie pounds to be pd within one yeare after they com to posess it and in case either of my sons John or Joseph should die before theire mother then my will is that my son Samuell shall inioy the pt of my house and lande giuen to the ptie deceased and this I leaue as my last will and testament witnis my hande the 5th of Septembr 1665. Robert Moulton senior." Wit : Henry Bartholmew,# George Gardner; and Samuell Gardner.
*Inventory of the estate of Robert Moulton, appraised 3 : 8 : 1665, by Samuell Gardnert and Job Swinerton, jr., being desired by the widow : Six Cowes, 28li. 10s .; six two year old cattle, 18li .; two yearlings, 4li .; six calves, 6li .; fower oxen, 25li .; horse, mare and colt, 15li .; hay, 10li .; ye farme and housing, 120li .; 13 swine, 10li .; corne, 15li .; 120 acres of land in Reden, 10li .; beding in ye house, 30li .; plow Geare & other tooles, 3li .; total, 294li. 10s.
¡Summons, dated 28 : 9 : 1665, signed by Hillyard Veren,# clericus.
Osmante Trask, constable, aged about thirty-eight years, de- posed, that Efrome Herecke struck him twice on the nose and two or three times on the breast. Sworn in court.
William Hoper, aged about seventeen years, testified that he saw him strike his Majesty's constable and take away the shoes by force. Sworn in court.
Bill of cost, 12s. 3d.
Andrew Eliott deposed that he saw the attachment placed on one pair of shoes of Herrick's, and that he had formerly attached a saddle, etc. Sworn in court.
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SALEM QUARTERLY COURT
[Nov.
Court having been informed of the death of Benjamin Feare- mayes, at Ginne, who left some land in Salem, court ordered that his estate be given into the hands of Capt. Huchesson and the widow Hester Eastwick.
A copy of the will of Capt. Nath. Veren, late deceased in Jamaico, was proved by Mr. Samuell Gardner, upon oath that it was a true copy which he had made from the original in the hands of Thomas Pope, administrator, in Jamaico, signed by the Governor, Sir Tho. Muddeford. An inventory of goods and money brought from Jamaco by said Gardner was also allowed.
A petition having been presented to court by Hana Waters, administratrix of the estate of John Bradstreete, deceased, con- cerning a portion of the estate disposed of by the last Ipswich court, this court ordered that a summons be sent to all concerned to appear at the next Ipswich court.
Constable Pitman was allowed 30d. for sending a "Hughen cry" to Lynn.
Officers of the troop of Salem, who had been chosen, were con- firmed as follows: Mr. John Hathorne, quartermaster; Nathanyell Putnam, clerk; John Putnam, corporal; and Raulph King and Anthony Needham, corporals, the two latter to serve until the court take further order.
Mr. William Perkins, ordered by the Ipswich court to appear to answer for misdemeanors, and not appearing, court ordered a warrant to be issued for his appearance at the next Ipswich court .*
Mr. John Hathorne's license for retailing strong waters and wine was renewed.
Mr. Moses Maverick's license for retailing strong waters was renewed.
*Summons, dated Nov. 23, 1665, to Abraham Hill, and Sarah, his wife, and Isaack Shepard, to appear as witnesses, signed by Robert Lord, ¡ for the court, and returned by John Wayt.t
John Paull, aged about thirty-seven years, deposed that the last January, being at Mr. Samuell Bennett's house, he saw Mr. Per- kings riding upon his horse from the direction of William Edmonds' house and John Goold came after from mending his stirrup, as Goodwife Edmonds told deponent. At that time deponent saw Mr. Perkings reel first on one side and then on the other, so that it was feared he would fall off, etc. Sworn at Malden, 13 : 8 : 1665, before Will. Brakenburyt and John Wayte,t commissioners.
William Edmonds and his wife deposed. Sworn in court. +Autograph.
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Mr. Harlackendine Symonds, not appearing to answer his pre- sentment, and the constable of Gloster not making his return of warrant, they were to be summoned to appear at the next Ipswich court .*
Salem, presented for a defect of a highway at Andrew Wood- berye's corner fence, was ordered under penalty of five pounds to repair it before the next Ipswich court.t
Isack (his mark) Shepherd, aged about twenty-two years, de- posed that he saw Mr. Perckines, who sometimes lived at Way- mouth, at the Malden ordinary, and he called for sack. Goody Hill told him that he had had too much already, and Master Per- kens replied, "if you thinke I am drunke let me se if i Can not goe." He went tottering about the kitchen and said the house was so full of pots and kettles that he could hardly go, and he asked de- ponent to call the constable to set him in the stocks if he were drunk, "and I tould him that I was a going and wente aboute my besenes." Sworn, Oct. 27, 1665, before Thomas Danforth.}
Abraham Hillį testified at Maldon, Mar. 10, 1664-5, that "this man Caled Mr Perkins who some time liued at Wamoth, since I here hath or doth liue at Tarpsal," showed by his carriage the signs of a drunken man.
An, wife of William Edmonds, deposed. Sworn in court.
Bill of cost, for the two Scotchmen's testimony, Cornet Sprage for bringing testimony, etc., 18s. 6d.
*Presented for driving cattle on the Sabbath day from Line to Wennum. Wit : Jerymyah Watts.
Letter, addressed "For his Louing frind Mr. Wotss Living at wanum This present with care I pray," dated June 24, 1665, from Harlakinden Symondst to Mr. Wots concerning his driving of cattle, " I came oute in the last day of the Election weeke intend- ing to com so for as the farm wich formorly was Mr. Clarks but one of the Couse being very poor wee came as for as the pany ordanary and when wee came thare wee turned ouer horses and coues out and lay at the ordanary that night and the lords day morning wee went and found ouer horses and coues A vary letel way from the place where wee left them the night before travaling Along the bac side of line toune one of ouer couse mierd and wee ware at the lest toe ouers before wee got hur out of the mier travel- ing along to a farm about toe miles a tother side farmar porters toards the ba ward thare wee got leue of the a the house to let ouer cows to feede thare the remaner part of that day and the night but being a paster of inglesh grace and he prasarved to moe he woul not let us but for a noer or toe," etc. John Willisstone also swore to the foregoing.
+Wit : William Alling, Thomas Rootes, Andrew Woodberry, Ambros Gaile and John Codner.
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SALEM QUARTERLY COURT
[Nov.
Samuel Smith chose Daniell Weicomb as his guardian, and he was confirmed by the court.
George Roapes, constable of Salem, was allowed charges for sending warrants to several towns to warn a General Court, also warrants from the treasurer for raising country rates.
Ordered that all differences between Jane James, widow, and her son Erassmus James, they consenting, be left to the Worship- full Major Wm. Hathorne and Mr. Moses Maverick to be deter- mined within one month. Also that said Jane should not sell any of the estate except by court order.
Worshipfull Major Hathorne was impowered to issue summons to all who did not appear to answer their presentments, for appear- ance at the place and time of his appointment.
The following were fined for frequent absence from the public worship of God on the Lord's day : Joseph Boyce, the wife of Tho.
Writ : Mr. Peeter Duncan v. John Tapley; debt due for for- feiture of bond; dated Oct. 21, 1665; signed by Hillyard Veren,* for the court; and served by Nath. Pickman,* constable of Salem.
Writ : John Norman v. William Benet and Robert Leach, select- men of Manchester; for withholding pay for a drum bought for the town, to the value of 45s .; dated 21 :9 : 1665; served by Hillyard Veren,* for the court; and served by Robt. Leach,* con- stable of Manchester, by attachment of a mare of defendant.
Writ : William Bennett and Robert Leach, selectmen of Man- chester v. John Norman, sr .; for cutting several masts in the com- mon; dated 17 : 9 : 1665, signed by Hillyard Veren,* for the court; and served by Robt. Leach,* constable of Manchester.
Writ: Thomas Stafford and his wife Elizabeth, or their attorney, Edward Richards v. Mr. Samuell Bennit, sr .; for withholding from them their thirds of a house and land which said Bennitt bought of Thomas Errington, her former husband, without her consent and against her will, said farm adjoining farm of Capt. Cans and John Chadwell; dated Nov. 14, 1665; signed by John Fuller,* for the court; and served by Henry Selsby,* constable of Lin, by attachment of a sum of money in the hands of Richard Richardson.
Writ : Ellnor Hollingworth, attorney of William Hollingworth v. Jeremiah Belcher; debt; dated 18 :9 : 1665; signed by Hill- yard Veren,* for the court; and served by Robert Lord,* marshal of Ipswich, by attachment of the house, land and barn of defendant.
Writ : Mr. Edmond Batter v. Richard Kimball; debt; dated 20 : 9 : 1665; signed by Hillyard Veren,* for the court; and served by Robert Lord,* marshal of Ipswich.
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Gardner, the wife of Joseph Pope, Jon. Burton, sr., Hanna Burton, Jon. Burton, jr., Josiah Sothwick and wife, Danyell Sothwick, Samull Gaskin and wife, Jon. Smith, Jon. Small, sr., Jon. Hill, wheelwright, the wife of Hen. Trask, the wife of Robt. Buffum, Joshua Buffum and wife, the wife of Robt. Wilson, Michaell Sha- flin, Jon. Kitchin and his wife, the wife of Richard Gardner, Samll. Shattock and wife, the wife of George Gardner, Jon. Bleven, Jon. Maston, sr., Will. Mastone and Mary Kitchin .*
*Summons, dated 20 : 9 : 1665, signed by Hillyard Veren,t for the court, for the appearance also of the wife of Anthony Need- ham and the wife of Jon. Smith, and witnesses, Henry Skery, sr., Tho. Rootes and Tho. Rix.
Newbury births, marriages and deaths for 1665, returned by Anthony Somerby:1-
Marriages.
Joseph Coker and Sara Hathorne, Apr. 13.
Daniel Cheney and Sara Baily, Oct. 8. Francis Plumer and Bettres Cantlebury, Nov. 29. Georg Jeffry and Elizabeth Walker, Dec. 7. Richard Bryer and Elinar Wright, Dec. 21. Caleb Moody and Judith Bradbury, Nov. 9. Israell Webster and Elizabeth Browne, Jan. 3. John Poore and Mary Titcomb, Feb. 27. Mr. William Thomas and Susanna Rogers, Mar. 8. John Kent, jr., and Sarah Woodman, Mar. 13. Births.
John, son of John Badger, Apr. 26. Mehitabell, daughter of Mr. Henry Sewall, May 8. Sara, daughter of William Trotter, May 3. Rebecca, daughter of Nicholas Noyes, May 18. Hanna, daughter of Daniel Lunt, May 17. William, son of Mathew Moore, May 26. William, son of William Bolton, May 27. Sara, daughter of Robert Morse, Apr. 28. Joseph, son of Anthony Morse, jr., July 29. Sara, daughter of Edward Woodman, July 18. Judith, daughter of John Baily, Aug. 13. Abigal, daughter of Abraham Merill, Aug. 13. Steven, son of Tristrum Coffin, Aug. 18. Elizabeth, daughter of Peter Tappan, Oct. 13. Abigal, daughter of James Browne, Oct. 24. Hannah, daughter of Richard Dole, Oct. 23. Samuel, son of Steven Grenleafe, Oct. 30. Steven, son of Daniel Thurston, Oct. 25. Hanania, son of James Ordway, Dec. 2.
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SALEM QUARTERLY COURT
[Nov.
Jon. Sothwick was fined by Maj. Hathorne for not appearing to answer his presentment.
Arther Sandy had his license renewed, and Capt. Georg Corwin, Mr. Wm. Browne, Mr. Ed. Batter, Capt. Walter Price, Mr. Hen. Bartholmew, Mr. Woodcock, Mr. Jon. Croad and Mr. Gidney had their licenses to retail strong water renewed.
Thomas West, desiring to be freed from common training on ac- count of inability arising from a sore leg that had troubled him long and had grown worse, was released so long as his distemper remained.
Capt. George Corwin acknowledged that he had received the full amount of the inventory brought into court at Salem, fourth month past, 50li. 15s. 6d., of the estate of John Slather, which he accepted as full satisfaction of the 100li. owing him from said Slather or Elizabeth his wife, the latter being joint administratrix with himself.
Rebecca, daughter of Steven Swett, Dec. 4. Richard Bryers' twins, Feb. 10. Nathaniel, son of Joseph Plumer, Jan. 31. Richard, son of John Kelly, Feb. 28. Nathaniel, son of Nathaniel Clarke, Mar. 14.
Richard, son of Francis Tharley, Nov. 25. Deaths.
Phebee Swett, widow, May 6. Sara, wife of Caleb Moody, May 25. Katherine, wife of Thomas Silver, July 23. Richard Hobs, drowned Aug. 18. Nathaniel, son of Nathaniel Clarke, June 6. John, son of John Kent, June 24. Anne, wife of Francis Plumer, Oct. 18. Daniel Thurston, sr., Feb. 16. Rowley births, 1665 :- John, son of John Johnson, 3 : 2. Richard, son of Richard Longhorne, May 20. Hanah, daughter of Thomas Nellson, June 22. Richard, son of Anthony Austine, Sept. 22. Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. Samuell Philip, 2 :1. Frances, son of John Spofford, Sept. 24. Sarah, daughter of John Teny, 17 : 8. William, son of Samuell Stickney, 21 : 8. Jonathan, son of Mr. Anthony Crosbee, 26 : 8. Elizabeth, daughter of John Simons, Sept. S. Thomas, son of John Todd, Dec. 3. Abigail, daughter of John Lambert, Dec. 9. Elizabeth, daughter of Andrew Hidden, 19 : 12.
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Joshua Codner of Marblehead, tailor, having possession of a house and land that was part of the estate of Cristopher Codner, deceased, and whereas Mary, wife of deceased, at the time of her marriage, was to give security for the children's portions, which had not been done, court ordered, with the free consent of Joshua Codner, that the house be given for security for the payment of 60li. to the children of said Cristopher Codner, to be paid as the children come to age. John Devorix and Cristopher Lattamore, feofees in trust, were discharged, and Richard Downing and Mary, his wife, agreed to bring up the two children free.
Andrew Mansfeild was fined by the Worshipfull Major Wm. Hathorne for being distempered with strong drink, and William Smith for second offense of drunkenness.
Rowley burials, 1665 :- John, son of William Boynton, Mar. 26. Jonathan, son of James Balley, Mar. 27. Sarah, wife of Mr. Philip Nelson, 17 : 12. Jeremiah Hopkinson, 22 : 12.
Grace, wife of James Barker, 27 : 12.
Andover births, 1665 :-
Ruth, daughter of Daniell and Mary Pore, Feb. 16.
Steven, son of Steven and Mary Osgood, Mar. 1.
Nathan, son of John and Hanna Stevens, Apr. 5.
Robert, son of Nathan and Mary, Parker Feb. 26. Andover deaths, 1665 :-
Hanna, wife of Nicholas Holt, June 20. Amy, wife of Marke Graves, Feb. 20. Andover marriages, 1665 :- Joshua Woodman and Elizabeth Stevens, Jan. 22. Joseph Ballerd and Elizabeth Philips, Feb. 28.
Newbury births, 1664 :-
child of - - sbury, Dec. 15.
-, child of - - Webster, Dec. 15.
, child of -iel Somerby, Dec. 20.
, child of James Mirrick, Jan. 6.
-, child of Nathaniel Merrill, Feb. 8.
-, child of Abell Huse, Feb. 19.
, daughter of Samuell Moody, Feb. 28. Newbury deaths, 1664 :- James Parks, servant to Richard Tharly, June 24.
John, son of John Badger, July 29.
Hanna, daughter of John Knight, July 30.
Mrs. Bridget White, Dec. 31.
Mr. Percivall Lowle, Jan. 8.
- Moores, Mar. 25, 1665.
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[Nov.
On 10 mo : 1665, David Gregory was fined for drunkenness, which fine Capt. Corwin promised to pay. Jon. Milk was to have the pay for whipping .*
Richard Haines was fined for breach of the Sabbath in carting hay.t
Servants of Mr. Gidney were allowed 7s., and Mr. Browne's, 18d.
*Marblehead presentment. Wit : Timothie Roberts, John Furbush and Ambrose Gale.
Salem presentment. He was of Cape Ann side. Wit : John Dodge, sr., and the wife of Rice Edwards.
Town of Salem was presented for a way before the house and land of widow Gigles, which was very dangerous to pass.
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