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He died 18 Jan. 1668. [Dov. Hist. Coll.] He made will dated II (II) 1668, bequeathing to son Thomas and daugh- ters Rebecca, Abigail, Mary and Sarah; it was brought into court 29 June, 1669, but not allowed; admin. was granted to his son John, and children Rebecca, Abigail and Thomas placed under the guardianship of Mr. Joshua Moody.
See Ugroufe.
PHIPPS, PHIPS,
James, gunsmith, from Bristol, England, resided at a point which now bears his name, near the present town of Wiscasset, Maine. He had a wife who bore him 26 children, of whom 21 were sons; of these the only one celebrated is William, born Feb. 2, 1650.
William learned the trade of ship carpenter; became mas- ter of a ship; sailed to England and the West Indies; dis- covered an immense amount of treasure in the form of gold and silver in a wrecked ship. Carried it to England, receiv- ing not only a part of the wealth but the honor of knight- hood. Returned to New England. Became commander of
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an expedition against Canada ; was afterward appointed gov- ernor of the province of Massachusetts, and had a remarkable history.
So runs the account as given by Rev. Cotton Mather.
See deposition of Peter, son of John White, partner of Phipps in land holding at "Negwusset" (now in Woolwich, Me.) in York Deeds XI, 15.
James Phipps died . . . and his widow m. second John White, with whom she sold land to her son William Oct. 4, 1679. [Deposition of Dame Mary Phipps, executrix and heir to Sr. Wm. Phipps, Kn't deceased." | Me. Gen. Reg. VIII, 202.]
PINKHAM, PINCOMBE,
Richard, Dover, signed the combination in 1640. Pro- prietor, 1642. Was appointed to beat the drum on the Lord's day and take care of the meeting house in 1648. Brought a suit in court in 1649. Before the court in 1652.
He made deed of gift of his property in 22 June, 1671, to his son John in consideration of John's agreement to main- tain him the rest of his life.
PLAISTED, PLAYSTEED,
Roger, gent. Quamphegon, York, witnessed deed of Richard Nason in 1654. Received a due bill from John Auger 15 Oct. 1655. With wife Olive sold land next to the Salmon Falls mills, 18 April, 1671.
His widow Olive and son James, admins. of his estate, gave a receipt 17 Aug. 1676. The sons William and James, ad- mins. gave a quitclaim deed 4 Aug. 1679. Daniel Simpson of York, husband of Frances, daughter of Roger Plaisted, Jr. eldest son of Lieut. Roger P. sold her share or claim to the estate 2 July, 1701.
See also Angier.
PLIMPTON, PLUMPTON,
Henry, Dover, estate settled 8 (8) 1652.
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POMFRET, POMFRETT,
William, planter, Dover, signed the combination in 1640. Town clerk, selectman, 1648. One of the commissioners to end small causes; lieutenant ; in list of jury men in 1646. Re- turned to Gen. Court in 1653 the names of assistants chosen. [Mass. Arch. 38 B, 8.] Sold house and lands 10 (1) 1651 ; sold two thirds of a sawmill at Bellemie's banke, given to him by the town, 16 (5) 1651.
He died 7 Aug. 1680. [Dov. Hist. Coll.]
See Cutt, Follett, Lewis.
PORMORT, PORMONT,
Philemon, was married at Alford, co. Linc. Eng. Oct. II, 1627, to Susanna, dau. of William Bellingham, came to New England. Chosen schoolmaster at Boston, Mass .; ad- mitted to the church with wife Susann 28 (6) 1634; frm. May 6, 1635. "Intreated to become schole-master" 13 (2) 1635. Proprietor. Sympathizing with Mrs. Hutchinson and Mr. Wheelwright, he removed to Exeter; was dism. from the chh. 6 (II) 1638. Signed Exeter combination 5 (4) 1639. Returned to Boston and was in the employ of Valentine Hill 9 (8) 1645. [A.] Removed to Wells, Me. Was dismissed from the church there at his own request before 1653. [Bax. MSS. I.]
He or some of his family removed to Great Island ( Ports- mouth).
His wife Susan died 29 (10) 1642; he m. 2, Elizabeth -. Children, Lazarus b. 28 (12) 1635, Anna b. 5 (2) 1638, Pedajah b. 3 (4) 1640, Borshuah bapt. 4 (5) 1647, Mary, (m. 24 (9) 1652, Nathaniel Adams, Jr.), Elizabeth, (m. in 1656 Samuel Norden), Martha, bapt. 19 June, 1653.
POTTLE,
John, Portsmouth, proprietor, 1660.
POWELL,
Michael, fisherman, York, had grant of land at Cape Neddicke for the fishing trade, in partnership with John Ball
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and others, 3 July, 1649. Compare with M. P. merchant, of Dedham and Boston, Mass. [P. of M.]
See also Moore.
POWNING, POUNING, POUNDING,
Henry, Kittery, one of the creditors of John Phillips of Dover in 1641; removed to Dover, then to Boston, where he was received to the church from that of Dover 15 (8) 1648; freeman, Mass. May 29, 1653. Wife Elizabeth; children re- corded in Bo .: Elizabeth bapt. 3 (12) 1649, Mary bapt. 5 (8) 1651, Henry b. 28 April, 1654, Hannah b. 8 April, 1656, d. 6 (5) 1657, Hannah b. and d. 1658, Sarah b. 3 Aug. 1659, Daniel b. 27 Aug. 1660, Anna or Hannah b. Feb. 29, bapt. 6 (1) 1664.
He d. before July 27, 1665, when the inventory of his estate was presented by the widow Elizabeth; land at Kit- tery mentioned. [Reg. XVI, 228].
Land was laid out to him at Cole's Harbor by the select- men 3 March, 1651 ; this was sold 13 Oct. 1684, by Elizabeth, widow of the said H. P., shopkeeper, of Boston, deceased, with Jonathan Bridgham and Elizabeth, his wife, Mary, Sarah and Daniel P. children of the said Henry. [York De. IV.]
PREBLE,
Abraham, Scituate, witnessed a deed in 1639; took oath of fidelity, date not specified. Removed to York, Me .; bought land of Edward Godfrey 20 Dec. 1642. Recd. 20 acres of land from Wm. Hoole 19 July, 1645. Witnessed grant of mill privileges to Ed. Rishworth in 1651. Took oath of al- legiance to Mass. govt. 22 Nov. 1652. Was appointed one of the commissioners to hold court at York.
He m. at Scituate Judith, daughter of Nathaniel Tilden. Child, Nathaniel bapt. at Second church of Sci. April 9, 1648. [Adm. of est. in Mr. Baxter's records Vol. I.]
[See wills of Prebles, residing at several points in Kent, Eng. in Reg. L, 118; see Genealogy.]
PUDDINGTON, see Purington.
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PURCHASE, PURCHAS,
Mr. Thomas, gent. (seems to have been a brother of Oliver, an early settler of Dorchester, Mass. who came from Dorchester, Eng.) ; came to Maine about the year 1625; see Indian deed in York Dc. IV, 14. Resided at Pejepscot, now Brunswick, or in that vicinity. Was friendly to Sir Christo- pher Gardiner, and aided him in 1631. [Thomas Wiggin's letter in Mass. Hist. Coll. VIII, 320.]* He yielded to Gov. Winthrop and the Mass. Bay Co. 22 (5) 1639, jurisdiction over a tract of land "at Pagiscott. on both sides of the Androscoggin river, 4 miles square toward the sea," reserv- ing his own property as specified and that of other inbabitants not particularly named. He sued certain men for taking from his premises at Pag. some moose skins that belonged to Abacodusset, an Indian sagamore, May 31, 1641. He re- moved to Lynn. Sold three eighths of the ship Blessing to Valentine Hill 29 (8) 1644. [A.] Rev. Robert Jordan was a kinsman. He m. I, Mary -, who came to New England with Sir Chr. Gardiner ; she died at Boston 7 (II) 1655. He m. 2, Elizabeth; children, Elizabeth, (m. John Blaney), Jane, (m. Oliver Elkins), Thomas, (m. Elizabeth, dau. of Samuel and Jane Andrews), and d. before 10 Jan. 1683, [York De. IV,] and two others. See Neale.
He died May II, 1678, ae. 10I years. Will dated 2 May, 1677, prob. 25 (5) 1678, beq. to widow Elizabeth and five children. Had lost most of his estate at the Eastward. Widow and son Thomas execs. Friends Mr. Henry Jocelin, cousin Oliver Purchase of Hammersmith and Edward Alline, of Boston, overseers.
The son Thomas was lost at sea with Mr. Habbackuck Turner and others; administration of his estate granted Nov. 25, 1684, to his widow Elizabeth ; John Blaney and John Wil- liams, cooper, both of Salem, sureties. [Es. files.]
See Neale, Felch, Mackworth.
* He was one of the commissioners who held court at Saco 25 March, 1636.
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PURINGTON, PURRINGTON, PUDDINGTON,
George, York, bought land 15 April, 1640. Had deed of land for debt 24 Jan. 1645. Witnessed a deed 3 July, 1647.
He died before 1662, for his widow Mary married 2, John Davis, and sold, with him, 15 March, 1661-2, a tract of land to John Gard, of Boston, merchant. They also sold land to her son in law John Penwill, mariner, 27 Feb. 1674-5.
Will dated 25 June, 1647, recorded 18 Jan. 1665-6, beq. to wife Mary, sons John and Elias, and daughters Mary, Frances and Rebecca; conditional bequest to brother Robert P. whom he appointed one of the overseers.
Robert, York, had lawsuit about pipe staves in Piscat- aqua court Sept. 24, [1641]. Constable for the lower part of Strawberry Bank in 1649. Had 10 acres of land in Ports- mouth assigned to him as an inhabitant Jan. 13, 1652. He deeded to his sons Robert and John his lauds and houses "on the plaine southward from the meeting house of Ports- mouth" II Feb. 1655; "A P," "his wife," joined her mark to his in the signature.
See also Davis, Onion.
PURSTON,
Thomas, "from further Northward" took oath of al- legiance at Kittery 16 Nov. 1652. [Is it not clerical error for Durston ?]
RABONE, see Haborne.
RAGGS, RAGG,
Jeffrey, Dover, in court in 1642; taxed in 1648.
RAINES, see Raynes.
RAND, RANDE, RANN,
Francis, Piscataqua, with his wife witnessed in a case before the grand jury in 1648. Constable for the upper part
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of Strawberry Bank, appointed 5 (5) 1649; in office in 1651. Lands, 1660. Wife Christian, sued for slander in 1655.
He took the oath of fidelity July 2, 1657.
His will, dated Dec. 31, 1689, proved Feb. 19, 1691-2 gave his estate to his sons Thomas and Samuel after his and his wife's decease on conditions specified; to sons John and Nathaniel, daus. Sarah Herrick and Mary Barns. RANDALL,
Richard, Saco, 1659; son Richard rem. to Cape Porpoise. [Hist. K. Port.]
Wilmot, a maid servant, Richmond Island, in the serv- ice of Winter from 26 July, 1641; Nicholas Edgecombe mar- ried her in 1642, and paid 5 li. to W. "for yeldinge up of her tyme." [Trel.]
RASHLEY, RASHLEYGHE,
Rev. Thomas, was admitted to the church of Boston, Mass. as a "studyent" 8 (1) 1640. Child John bapt. 18 (3) 1645, ae. about 6 weeks. He was "chaplain" at Cape Ann in 1643. [Lechford, P. D.] Removed to Exeter ; proprietor in 1643; minister. [Mass. Hist. Coll. 4-7.]
RAWLINS, RAWLENS, ROLLINS,
James, planter, Newbury, Mass. frm. May 14, 1634; proprietor ; fined 5 Aug. 1634, for charging too high a price for the labor of one of his servants whom he had let out to another man. Resident in 1638. Removed to Dover; signed .
the combination in 1640; proprietor taxed in 1648. Signed petition to Mass govt. in 1654. Bought house in 1651; sold land 14 July, 1657.
Made will Dec. 16, 1687, proved July 25, 1691; wife Hannah, eldest son Ichabod, other sons, Benjamin and Joseph; remainder to be divided between "all my children, sons and daughters."
RAYNES, RAINES, RAYNER,
Francis, captain, Dover, proprietor, sold land to Darby Feild; litigation over succeeding transfers of the land in court 10 (8) 1649. Of York, took oath of allegiance to
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Mass. govt. 22 Nov. 1652, and was then appointed ensign. Witnessed deed of Allcocke 31 Dec. 1652. Sold land in Braveboate Harbor 17 March, 1660. With wife Eliner gave house and farm (after their deaths) to their son Nathaniel, and after his death to his eldest son Francis; deed dated & July, 1684.
His will dated 21 Aug. 1693, recorded 15 Oct. 1706, beq. to wife Elinor ; son Nathaniel and his sons Francis, John and Nathan; Francis, son of Joseph Hodsdon; grandchild Eliza- beth H .; daughter, wife to John Woodman; to Samuel Mat- thews, his wife and children, David Mendum and John Dia- mond's children.
See also Tompson.
READ, READE, REED, REEDE, etc.,
Robert, Boston, frm. April 17, 1644. Land gr. in Bo. 1637, having been a res. in 1635. Sealer of leather. Rem. to Exeter, N. H.
Signed the combination 5 (4) 1639; took freeman's oath at Pisc. court 17 (2) 1644.
Rem. to Hampton.
Wife Hannah d. 24 (4) 1655. Second wife Susanna sur- vived him and m. John Presson. Ch. Hannah, (m. John Souter,) Mary, Rebecca b. and bapt. at Bo. 29 (7) 1646, Deborah bapt. 28 (II) 1648, ae. about 3 days, Sarah bapt. 1 (7) 1650, Samuel bapt. 3 (2) 1653, d. 31 (1) 1654. . Sam- uel b. Feb. 28, 1654.
He was lost in a vessel which sailed from Hampton for Boston Oct. 20, 1657. [See Whittier's poem, "The Wreck of Rivermouth."] His goods and lands were appraised at 84 pounds, 29 (8) 1657 and 5 (1) 1657-8.
The daughter Hannah, with her husband John Souter, brazier, of Boston, the dau. Mary, and the dau. Sarah by her guardian, John Souter, sold their shares in house and land in Boston owned by their father Robert Read, late of Hampton, deceased. 6 Jan. 1662-3, and Susannah, wife of John Presson of Boston and relict of said Robert Read, con-
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veyed her right the following day; recorded II June, 1668. See also Walford, West.
READING, REDDING,
Thomas, Plymouth (town or colony,) volunteer for the Pequot war in 1637. He m. 20 July, 1639, Ellene Penny. Placed his male child, about 5 years old, in care of Gowen White 4 June, 1645, to be brought up to the age of 21 years.
Removed to East Saco, Me .; took oath of allegiance to Mass. govt. 5 July, 1653. [Bax. MSS.]
His widow Ellner, of Casco Bay, sold land 10 March, 1673- 4, to James Andrews of Falmouth, who had paid a mortgage given by her late husband Thomas R. in the year 1672. John Redding of Weymouth, Joseph Donell of Casco Bay and Ruth, his wife, and John Taylor of Boston sold their rights in another tract which the widow sold in 1680. [York Deeds.]
REDMAN, RIDMAN, READMAN,
John, blacksmith, Dover, built a house on land of the Dover and Squamscott patentees, and was afterward sued by them therefor Sept. 3, 1641. Removed to Hampton. Testified in Colcord and Wall case in 1658. Took freeman's oath at Salisbury 24 (2) 1649. Mortgaged house and land at Hamp. 2 Dec. 1651. With Richard Knight of Boston, weaver, sold land at Smutty Nose Island, Isles of Shoals, 30 Nov. 1668. Sold land 6 July, 1671. Deposed about March, 1659-60, ae. about 42 years; [Es. Files]; and 14 (8) 1673, ac. 56. [Norf. Files.] Gave marriage portion to his son John on his wedding Martha, daughter of John Cass, 18 Feb. 1666; and Robert Knight of York also gave land the same day to "my grand child," John, Jr .; sold land to son John Aug. 20, 1681.
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Wife Margerite died 30 (3) 1658; he m. 2, Sabina, widow of Wm. Marston, who died Nov. 10, 1689. Children, John, Mary b. 15 (10) 1649, Joseph b. 20 (2) 1651, Sam: b. 12 (2) 1658.
He died Feb. 16, 1700, "ae. about 85."
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مكت ملة.
REEVES,
William, Kittery, testified in the Gunnison case 21 Dec. 1653, ae. about 38 years; was a sailor in John Treworgy's bark, the Bachelor, about 16 or 17 years before. [Bax. MSS. I.] Probably the person who came to Boston in the Eliza- beth and Ann in April, 1635, ae. 22; was before the Gen. Court of Mass. 4 (10) 1638, and before Es. court in 1640.
REMICK, REMETH, RAMAY,
Christian, planter, Kittery, took oath of allegiance to Mass. govt. 16 Nov. 1652. Gave land to his son Isaac 16 Oct. 1686, and 20 June, 1691, sons Jacob and Joshua wit- nessing the deeds; they also witnessed that of same date in which Abraham, another son, surrendered any claim he might have.
He made a conditional deed to his son Joshua 18 Oct. 1693, and another, dated "the one and thirtieth day of April," 1703, wife Hannah joining.
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REYNER, REYNOR, RAYNER, RAYNOR, RAINER, etc.,
Rev. John, b. at Gildersome, co. York, came in 1635 or 1636 to Plymouth. Was chosen teacher; lands granted him Feb. 6, 1636. Frm. 6 March, 1637-8. Wrote a letter on Moral Laws in 1642. [B.] Was called to be pastor at Dover, N. H. and rem. thither. Signed petition of in- habitants to Gen. Court 10 Oct. 1665. [Mass. Arch. 106, 160.] He m. ist a dau. of - Boyes; he m. 2, Frances Clarke, who had been a maid servant in the family of Rev. John Wilson, and was dism. to the chh. of Plym. 18 (7) 1642. Ch. Jachin, Anna, (m. Job Lane,) John, Elizabeth, Dorothy, Abigail, Judith, a dau. b. 26 Dec. 1647, Joseph b. 15 Aug. 1650, d. 3 Nov. 1652.
Mr. John Reynor, teacher of Dover church, d. 21 (2) 1669. He made his will 19 April, probated 30 June, 1669. He be- queathed to his wife land in Gildersome in the parish of Batly in the county of York, England, etc .; to the 5 ch. of present wife, John, Elizabeth, Dorothie, Abigail and Judith;
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to son Jachim, of Rowly, and daughter Hannah, wife to Job Lane, of Billerica, "a cup I had with their mother," etc. The will was brought into court 29 June, 1669, and inventory presented by his widow Frances. [See Lane Family Papers in Reg. XI, and B.]
REYNOLDS, RENNOLLS, REIGNALLS, REYNALLS, RENNELS,
John, fisherman, witness to John Lander's deed at Pas- cataquack in 1639; gave "bale" in court at Strawberry Bank in 1643. Juryman in 1646. Could not have been the son of William, and probably was not the person who sold land in Cape Porpoise 2 Jan. 1687-8? Compare with John, of Watertown, Mass. in 1635.
William, Plymouth, one of the party with John Howland at Kennebeck in the Hocking affair in 1634. Received land on Duxbury side Feb. 6, 1637. Owned cattle in 1638; sold in 1640. He m. 30 Aug. 1638, Ales Kitson. Rem. to Cape Porpoise; took oath of allegiance to Mass. govt. 5 July, 1653. Was then allowed to keep a ferry at Kennybuncke, and to have 3 pence a passenger. With wife Alice made deed of gift 12 April, 1675, to son John, conditioned on life care of the parents. Ch .: John, Samuel, Job, William, Mary (m. James Langley), Jane (m. Thomas Wormwood).
RICE, RYCE, RISE, RYSE,
Thomas, husbandman, Kittery, came at an early day; worked for John Treworgy, brewing for the fishermen; to this he deposed in the Gunnison case 21 April, 1654, being of the age of 38 years, Took oath of allegiance to Mass. govt. 16 Nov. 1652. Land granted him in that year was confirmed to him by the selectmen 4 Dec. 1655. [York De. I.] Sold land 14 Sept. 1660.
Thomas, [presumably his son], m. Mary, dau. of Thomas Withers.
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RICHARDSON, RICHERSON,
John, sued for falling timber on Mr. Larkham's lands in Dover court in 1642.
See Clifford.
RICHMOND,
Mr. John, a sea-captain trading here, brought suit in Maine court Feb. 7, 1636, to recover wages for the labor of a servant of his, who had been let out to another person. Other suits. Sold powder to Winter in trade for beaver as per testimony in 1640.
RIDDAN,
Thaddeus, Strawberry Bank, bought house of Wm. Palmer 4 Sept. 1651 ; sold it to Richard Cutt 10 June, 1653.
RIDER,
Phinchas, Falmouth, bought 55 acres of land of Cleve 25 March, 1658.
He died, "of Great Island"; inventory of his estate was taken 30 April, 1681, and brought into court 7 June by his widow Alice, who was appointed administratrix; the court gave her the whole estate; no land and no children men- tioned.
RISHWORTH, RUSHWORTH,
Edward, bapt. at Saleby, co. Linc. Eng. May 5, 1617. Came to Exeter, signed the combination 5 (4) 1639. Re- moved to Wells; proprietor and purchaser of land in 1640. With Boade and Wheelwright was authorized by Thomas Gorges, Esq. to allot lands in Wells 14 July, 1643. [York De.] Had a grant of land at Cape Nuttacke river for a saw- mill 20 Oct. 1651.
Took oath of allegiance to Mass. govt. at York 22 Nov. 1652, and was appointed commissioner for minor trials at York and secretary of the General Assembly of Lygonia 14 Aug. 1658. Magistrate, deputy.
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He was one of the commissioners of Charles II in 1664. Gave deed of property 17 Oct. 1682, to his son in law John Sayword, husband of his daughter Mary, and received prom- ise of life care, etc.
His son Edward m. Susanna, daughter of Rev. John Wheel- wright. Having had charge of the records of the province of Maine 30 of 40 years, a petition, signed by many of the justices and people July 6, 1686, desired that he keep them, rather than have them go to Dover, etc. [Bax. MS. VI.]
See also Cross, Gaile, Haborne, Hocking, Pierce, Saward, Wheelwright.
ROBERTS, ROBARTS,
Gyles, Black Point, made will 25 Jan. 1666, prob. 20 June, 1667, inventory taken 30 Jan. 1666; beq. to his 3 chil- dren that were with him and the 2 that lived with his brother Arthur Auger (Alger). Henry Jocelyn and bro. in law William Sheldon overseers.
John, planter, Dover, taxed Oct. 19, 1648.
Selectman in 1665.
With wife Abigail sold land 29 June, 1665. She received a bequest from her father, Hatevill Nutter in 1675. Signed petition to Gen. Court Oct. 10, 1665.
He conveyed to his son John 20 April, 1680, a tract of land which he had received from his father in law.
Thomas, Mr. Dover, signed the combination in 1640; had lawsuit in 1641; proprietor in 1642; juror, 1646; taxed Oct. 19, 1648. "Thomas Roberts, Newe England," is in list of fishmongers in Tax Roll of London, 1641. See Hilion.
His will dated 27 Sept. 1673, probated 30 June, 1674, be- queathed to children John, Thomas, Hester, (now wife oi John Martyn "of New Jarze,") Anne (wife of James Phil- brooke), Elizabeth, (wife of Benjamin Heard of Coche- chock), son in law Richard Rich, husband of daughter Sarah.
William, in court at Strawberry Bank in 1643.
He died before March 29, 1676, when admin. on his estate was granted 27 Aug. 1677, when a list of his debts was filed;
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mention was made of claims of William R. Jr. and the care of the "widow and girl" 18 months past; but their names . are not given.
See also Crockett, Layton, Nutter, Weare.
ROBIE, ROBY,
Henry, planter, Exeter, signed the combination in 1639; signed petitions of inhabitants Sept. 7, 1643, and 29 (3) 1645. [Mass. Arch. 112, 8 and 39.] Clerk of the market and com- missioner for minor trials; sworn at Salisbury court 24 (2) 1649. Had grant of land for a sawmill with others in 1649. Town officer. Rem. to Hampton; deposed about Wall's sell- ing his mill to Colcord, Oct. 18, 1658. Sold house and lands to Wm. More of Ex. 20 Sept. 1653. Town officer, 1656. He deposed 13 (12) 1656, ae. about 50 years. [Norf. court Files, 49.] A judge of the Court of Sessions in 1684.
Wife Ruth died May 5, 1673; he m. 2, Jan. 19, 1673-4, Elizabeth, daughter of Thomas Philbrick, and widow of Thomas Chase and John Garland. He m. (3) Sarah -, who died Jan. 23, 1703. Children, Thomas b. I (1) 1645-6, John b. 2 Feb. 1648, [Judith,] Ruth b. 3 (1) 1654, Deliverance b. 22 (1) 1657, Samuel b. 4 (6) 1659, Ichabod b. 26 (9) 1664, Sarah b. April 19, 1679.
He d. April 22, 1688. Will Jan. 10, 1686, codicil April 3, proved June 5, 1688; Sarah, my now wife; ch. Thomas, Sam- uel, Ichabod, Judith, John, Ruth Roby and Mary ffoulsham.
ROBINSON,
Francis, Mr., Saco, magistrate in 1631, as he deposed Sept. 6. 1670, being then 52 years old. [Bax. MSS.] He deposed in a case in Maine court April 4, 1637. Grand jury man, 1640. Sold wheat to Winter in 1643. Witness of Mary Allen's deposition in 1647.
John, blacksmith, Haverhill, bought house and land in 1644, which he sold 5 Aug. 1651, wife Elizabeth joining. Gave letter of attorney 17 (8) 1650 for the collection of a legacy left by his father John Robinson, blacksmith, of
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Mapersall, co. Bedford, Eng. [A.] Bought house and land in Exeter 20 (12) 1651-2. As "planter," Exeter, sold house and lands 24 (2) 1654; mortg. land 3 Nov. 1674, to secure contract for delivery of boards and pipe staves. He deposcd 26 June, 1661, ae. about 45 years. [P. Files.]
He died 10 (9) 1675; administration May 30, 1676; account rendered 6 (2) 1677 by his widow Elizabeth and son David.
See also Treworgy.
ROE, ROW,
George, Portsmouth, lands assigned him in 1660.
Nicholas, Portsmouth, with wife Elizabeth, in court at Dover 3 (8) 1648, charged with slandering certain persons. He sold to Richard Shortridg 5 (8) 1659, half of a block of land which was granted by the town to him and Edward Bur- ton.
See Mussall.
ROGERS,
Christopher, servant to Sir Ferdinando Gorges, came early to Piscataqua; became a planter. Received a grant of land in York from Mr. Thomas Gorges, and sold the same to John Gooch July 21, 1645.
George, Richmond Island, one of Winter's fishermen, 1639. Kittery, proprietor, 1641. [York Deeds and Court Records.]
See Bragdon, Gunnison.
ROPER, ROAPER,
Walter, carpenter, Ipswich, Mass .; removed to Hampton. Frm. May 13, 1642. Proprietor in 1641; selectman, 1644. Sold house to Robert Saward in 1647. Removed to Tops- field, Mass. Agent for Wm. Payne in 1653. He deposed in 1661, ae. about 48 years.
Child Mary bapt. at Hamp. Aug. 22, 1641.
Will dated 15 July, prob. 28 Sept. 1680, beq. to wife Susan, sons John and Nathaniel, daus. Mary, Elizabeth and Sarah,
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grandchildren Elizabeth, Susan, Margaret, Rose and Sarah Sparkes, and Elizabeth and Susan Dutch.
See also Dalton.
ROUSE,
Nicholas, of Wemberry, Eng. came to Casco and dwelt with Thomas Alger about 1630. [Trel.]
ROWLEY,
William, Dover, one of the "Shrewsbury men," q. v .; a witness to Obediah Bruen's deed in 1642.
ROSS, ROOSE,
James, claimed in petition to Andros in 1687 that he and his father had occupied about 30 years at the Back cove in ffalmouth. [Bax. MSS.]
ROYAL, ROYALL, RYALL, RIALL,
William, cooper and cleaver of timber, was engaged March 23, 1628, by the Mass. Bay Company in England to come to New England and work for them. Came to Salem that year -- 1628-9. Some time later he removed to Casco Bay, Maine; had a lawsuit in court at Saco 25 March, 1636. Received a patent for the land on which he was living 27 March, 1643. His land included part of that through which "Royall's river" flows, which was named for him. He was a deputy to the Maine assembly Sept. 14, 1648.
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