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He d. 26 (3) 1662, "aged 81 years." Will dated 26 May, 1662, prob. 14 (2) 1663, beq. to wife Unice her clothing which was left with him; all the rest of his "free" estate he gave to Thomas Webster on condition of his keeping him comfortably during his life.
A deed was presented in court, dated 7 Nov. 1656, con- veying all his estate to his wife Eunice. The court ordered the selectmen of Hampt. to take charge of the property, pay debts, and take care of the widow.
William, gent. grand jury man at Saco 25 June, 1640. Had grant of land from Gorges, adjoining that of Stephen Batson [in Cape Porpoise], 20 Sept. 1642. Witness of Gorges' deed to Wheelwright in 1643. Took oath of al- legiance to Mass. govt. at Wells 5 July, 1653. Witnessed a deed in 1666, as he deposed 13 June, 1670. Deposed Aug. 1668, aged 41 years. [Bax. MSS. VI.]
See also Bonython, Dow, Powning, Royal, West. 3
COLLINS, COLLINGS,
Christopher, shoemaker, Scarborough, bought land of Abraham Jocelyn 10 Jan. 1659. He died, and admin. of his estate was granted to his widow Jane 26 July, 1666. His son . Timothy rem. to Newbury, Mass, and sold 28 Dec. 1680, land at Blew Point (Scarborough) derived from his father Chris- topher. Is he not the C. C. shoemaker, who was in Boston in 1639; rem. to Braintree; gave letter of attorney 15 (10) 1645 for collection of money due to his wife, Jane Groope, from Justinian Pearce of Plymouth, co. Devon, Eng .?
See also Neale.
COMMINS, COMMINGS, CUMMINGS, COMAN, COME- MAN, COMMONS,
Richard, fisherman, mariner, Isles of Shoals, had ac-
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counts with John Winter in 1639. Partner of Thomas Turpin in buying a plantation on Pascataqua river 6 (10) 1645. Son in law of Richard Bonython, for whom he ob- tained land from Robert Child in 1647. Lot assigned him at Portsmouth in 1652. Took oath of allegiance to Mass. govt. 5 July, 1653. Had account with Robert Nash 27 (4) 1648. [Bax. MSS.] Signed the petition to Cromwell in 1657. He deposed 27 June, 1660, ac. about 57 years. [P. Files.] Testified in county court June 28, 1664, that he failed to appear as he ought to have done as a grand juror because "he was asked to assist Capt. Thomas Wiggin to the or- dinary."
Reference to son Thomas Cummings, Court Record, 1661.
Will dated 19 June, 1678; "aged and infirm"; prob. 24 June, 1679; beq. to dau. Jane Joce and her children Richard, Sam- uel, Janie, Thomas, John, Margaret and Mary, Richard be- ing the principal heir and joint executor with his mother; a parcel of land to the town to be used for the school-house.
See also Bonython, Cohan, Leach, Michmore, Turpin.
COMPTON,
John, one of the associates of Wheelwright in buying the Exeter lands of the Indians in 1638, and recipient of a grant of land there, did not remain permanently in the region but kept his home in Roxbury and was afterward a resident of Boston. 1
CONDOGAN, see Cadogan.
CONLEY, CUNLEY, CONLY,
Abraham, Kittery, with consent of his wife, sold land and house next to that of William Everet 24 June, 1648. Took oath of allegiance to Mass. govt. 16 Nov. 1652. Sold land 8 Dec. 1675.
Will dated March 1, 1674, prob. March 5, 1690-1, beq. to Nathan and Abraham, sons of son in law Nathan Lord; to Adrian Fry, "with whom I now live"; to neighbor John White and Robert Allen. Inventory in York De. V.
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CONNELL,
Sarah, servant of Walter Abbot, gave testimony in court 16 Aug. 1655; had told "her countrymen" about the case.
COOK, COOKE,
Peyton, gent. formed partnership for clapboard mak- ing at Saco 27 Jan. 1635. [York court rec.] Traded with Winter in 1640. Clerk of Lygonia Assembly in 1648. [York De. I, 67.]
See also Wiggin.
COOPER,
William, at Pascataqua with Wanerton in 1633. [Gib- bons' letter.]
CORBIN, CORBINE, CORBYN,
Robert, Casco, took oath of allegiance to Mass. Bay govt. at Spurwink July 13, 1658. He cleared and possessed a meadow from about that time; "he was slain by the In- dians in the late war." [Depos. of George Ingersoll June 24, 1685.]
CORNISH,
"One Cornish, dwelling some time in Weymouth, removed to Acomenticus," was found drowned in 1644, and his wife executed for his murder. [W.]
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Thomas, Exeter, with Gowen Wilson bought land of Thomas Jones in 1650. Signed petition to Gen. Court of Mass. 24 (3) 1652. Prosecuted a neighbor for slandering his wife 14 (4) 1653.
Wife Mary; ch. b. in July, 1648. [Norf. Rec.]
COTTON,
William, Strawberry Bank, juror and constable at Dover Court 1 (8) 1651. Took oath of fidelity July 11, 1659. Had lands assigned him as an inhabitant of Portsmouth Jan. 13, 1652. He deposed June 27, 1660, ae. about 46 years. [P. Files.]
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He d. before Dec. 19, 1678, when the inventory of his estate was taken; the court gave the widow Elizabeth 200 li. and household goods needful; to son John a double por- tion; rest to ch. William, Joseph, Thomas, Benjamin and Sarah (who m. Edward Beal). William Ham beq. to "daughter Elizabeth Cotton and her children" in his will, Dec. 21, 1672. See Rev. Daniel Maud's will.
COUCH,
Mr. John, York, took oath of allegiance Nov. 16, 1652.
COUSINS, COSSONS, COSENS,
Jolin, sailor, Casco, mentioned in records of Maine court April 4, 1637. Accounts with Winter in 1639. Testified 18 Sept. 1640, as to the name of Casco river which he had known for about 14 years. Deputy to Ligonia Assembly in 1658. [York De. I.] He deposed 26 June, 1682, ae. about 86 years. [York De. III.]
Mr. William, Star Island, Isles of Shoals, grand jury man in court at Strawberry Bank (8) 1650. Sold a house he had built to Mrs. Marie Mendam 23 Dec. 1659.
See also Carter.
COURTEOUS, see Curtis.
COVENTRY,
Jonathan, his account was before Dover court 10 (8) 1649.
COWMAN, see Comeman.
COX, COCKS, COCK, COCKE, COXE,
Moses, planter, Ipswich, rem. to Hampton about 1638. Margaret, wife of John Stubbin of Watertown, Mass. testi- fied 19 (7) 1640, to purchasing of him "tried suet about the month of October last was twelve month, when he was go- ing from Ipswich to live at Hampton first." [L.] Propri-
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etor, herdsman, selectman. He m. I, Alice -; she and her son John were drowned in the wreck of a vessel that sailed from Hampton for Boston Oct. 20, 1657. [Town rec.] He m. 2, June 16, 1658, Prudence, dau. of William Marston. Ch .: John, Mary, Sarah, Rachel, Moses b. 2 (9) 1649, Leah b. 21 or 25 (2) 1661, (m. James Perkins).
He d. May 28, 1687, ae. 93. Will dated 1 Nov. 1682, prob. July 18, 1687; "very aged"; beq. to wife Prudence, son in law James Perkins and dau. Leah, his wife; daus. Mary Godfree, Sarah Norris and Rachel Rawlings. Inventory 18 July, 1687.
William, a pioneer on the coast of Maine, in Pemaquid or its vicinity. Witnessed the deed of Summersett to John Brown of New Harbour, July 15, 1625. Witnessed Shurt's receipt to Elbridge in 1635. [A.]
William, either the above or a son, it is thought, bought a tract of land of Thomas Atkins at the mouth of the Ken- nebeck river, (Cox's Head,) his house being referred to in Robin Hood's deed to Thomas Webber, 29 May, 1660 [York De. III, 23,] and "lived there many years before the Indian war drove him off in the year 1677." He rem. to Salem, Mass. for refuge; his son William went back to Sagadahock about 1686, but was driven away again by the Indians, The father sold the land 26 July, 1693, his wife Mary joining in the deed. John Cock, born about the year 1661, and Thomas, born about 1664, testified in 1695 that they lived with their father John Cock, who was a "brother in law," i. e. half- brother, of William, upon that land in the right of said Wil- liam. These men, John and Thomas, settled at Dorchester, and married respectively, Margaret and Mary, daughters of John Pope. [See Dorch. Pope Family.] [Es. De. IX. 142, and XI, 7. York De. VI, 140. Genealogy in Gen. Adv. I.]
CRAM, CRAME, CRAMME,
John, planter, Boston, proprietor, 1635. Rem. to Exeter; signed the combination 5 (4) 1639, and the petition in 1645. Rem. to Hampton; bought land in 1658; had deed of land
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5 . May, 1659, from Richard Swain, for love and brotherly affection.
He married first, Lydia - who is mentioned in the record of 1648 as having been mother of Joseph; he married second, Hester (Esther). Ch .: Benjamin, Thomas, Mary, Joseph, (drowned 24 June, 1648, ae. 15 years,) Lydia b. 27 July, 1648.
He and his wife Hester deeded land and effects 24 (12) 1665, to sons Benjamin and Thomas, who agreed to main- tain them and pay to the daus. Mary and Lydia certain sums of money.
He d. 5 (1) 1682; "good old John Cram, one just in his generation." [Town rec.]
CRAWFORD, CRAWFORDE, CRAFFORD,
Stephen, Brabote Harbor, Isles of Shoals, an inhabitant who failed to attend court at Saco in 1640; was a partner of Wm. Sevey in fish business, proprietor about 1648.
He died; inventory of his estate presented in York court Oct. 15, 1647, and his widow Margaret m. 2, Thomas Willey. She was appointed admin. of the estate of her deceased dau. Susan in 1649, and guardian to her surviving dau. Sarah.
CRAWLEY, CRAWLIE, CROLY,
Thomas, Exeter, proprietor, signed the combination 5 (4) 1639. Brought suit in Norf. court in 1649 about a house, with Robert Sawers. Had a saw-mill in 1652 at "Crawley's Falls," (now Brentwood). Deposed in the Gunnison case 22 April, 1654, ae. 36 years. [Bax. MSS.] Lawsuit in 1657. Brought suit to protect his dau. Phebe from slander in June, I660.
CROCKETT,
Thomas, husbandman, was with Ambrose Gibbons at Newichewanick in 1633. Made his home later at York; proprietor about 1641; [deposition of Nicholas Frost]. Sold house and land 21 Sept. 1647. Took oath of allegiance to
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Mass. govt. 22 Nov. 1652. Testified in Gunnison case in 1654, ae. about 43 years. With wife Anne sold houses and land to Abraham Corbett, distiller, Portsmouth, 29 May, 1667.
His estate was admin. by his widow Ann 20 March, 1678-9. [York De. V.] After his death she m. Digory Jeffery; she joined with her sons Elisha and Ephraim C. 13 June, 1683, in sale of land. May 21, 1688, in consideration of money which had been paid for her deceased husband and her dau. Mary Barton, she deeded certain lands to her son Ephraim C. The latter, in his will in 1688, mentions father Thomas C. sisters Ann Roberts and Sarah Parrett, etc.
See also Sealey, Wormwood.
CROSS, CROSSE,
John, Wells, signed the Pascataqua combination in 1640. Juryman, 1647. Bound his son John to Edward Rishworth for if years, 12 April, 1650. Had a receipt in full from Rishworth Oct. 27, 1661. [York De. I.]
He and his son John died about Dec. 18, 1676, when in- ventories of both estates were taken. The son Joseph was appointed admin. of both. His son in law Francis Backus gave a receipt 14 Jan. 1677, for his wife's portion.
See also Moulton.
CROWTHER, CROWDER,
John, Strawberry Bank, in court in 1644; he deposed 24 (3) 1647, as to his being put in charge of "Wallertoone's house" at a former time. [Mass. Arch. 38 B. 48.] His wife was sent to Boston to be tried for some offence in 1648.
He died, and his estate was entrusted first to William Storer as admin. then to two other persons 8 (8) 1652, for the benefit of his creditors; land given to "Win. Storer, marshall, for his service and venturing his life thereby."
See also Lane, Wormwood.
CUDDINGTON, CORDINGTON, CODDINGTON,
Stockdale, Roxbury. He and his wife Hannah recd. beq.
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in 1643 from Elizabeth Hobbert. The wife Hannah, "an an- cient woman," was buried July 20, 1644. He rem. to Hamp- ton. Bought land 20 (10) 1648.
He d. soon after. Admin. was granted April 9, 1650, to his eldest son, John Cuddington, who, residing in Boston, sold the Hampt. land 15 (2) 1650. [Norf. Court rec.]
CURTIS, COURTIS, COURTEOUS,
Thomas, planter, York, proprietor, grand jury man in 1649; took oath of allegiance to Mass. govt. 22 Nov. 1652; signed the petition to Mass. govt. in 1654 and that to Crom- well in 1657. Sold land to Henry Lamprill, cooper, 18 March, 1683-4.
Will dated 19 April, 1680, prob. 1 Oct. 1706, beq. to sons Joseph, Dodivah and Job, daus. Abigail, Lydia, Sarah, Re- becca and Anne Curtis and Hannah Jynkins; had already given portions to sons Benjamin and Samuel C. "in a farm at Scituate."
William, Dover; the court ordered 28 June, 1650, that the town should care for him while he was lame, and pay for his cure; which he was to repay when able.
CUTT, CUTTS, CUT,
John, Portsmouth, gave promissory note to Lawrence Avery 7 July, 1650. [Court rec.] Took oath of fidelity to Mass. govt. July 2, 1657. With brother Richard sold land to bro. Robert July 25, 1658. He m. 30 July, 1662, Hannah Star; ch .: John b. 30 June, 1663, Elizabeth b. 30 Nov. 1664, d. 28 Sept. 1665, Hannah b. 29 July, 1666, Mary b. 17 Nov. 1669 (m. Samuel Penhallow), Samuel.
He died 27 March, 1681; was president of the Council at the time of his death. His will dated 6 May, 1680, codicil dated 3 Jan. 1680-1, prob. 9 April, 1681, bequeathed to sons John and Samuel, daughters Hannah and Mary, and wife Ursula; 100 li. to the town of Portsmouth toward a free school; to the church "to which I belong" 15 li. and to the poor of the town 30 li .; to the children of brother Robert
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C., to cousin John Shipway and servant Bathiah Furber. Ex- tensive lands, shipping, etc.
Richard, mariner and merchant, made a purchase of Wil- liam Pomfret 24 (10) 1647. [Pisc. Court Rec.] Had house- lot assigned in Portsmouth Jan. 13, 1652. Bought of Wm. Brenton of Boston, merchant, a house and land at Ports- mouth, formerly in possession of Thomas Beard, after sold by Clement Campion to Thomas Burton, of London, grocer, 4 (II) 1650. [Suff. De.] Bought house and land at Kit- tery Aug. 29, 1650. Took oath of fidelity July 2, 1657. Hc was associate justice of the county court in 1664. Richard Leader calls him brother in a deed in 1656.
He made will May 10, 1675, prob. June 27, 1676; beq. to wife Eleanor; dau. Margaret Vahan (Vaughan) and her children; son William V .; dau. Bridget Daniel and her hus- band Thomas Daniel; bro. John and his wife and children; sister Ann and brother Shipway; their son John; the widow and children of bro. Robert Cutt; Mr. Joshua Moody and his children; cozen John Hole and his wife; the college; the church of Portsmouth. The widow in her will dated July 12, prob. July 29, 1684, makes bequest (among others) to brother John Aldersey's children foo, if any of them come or send within three years.
Robert, Kittery, witness, 1648, proprietor, 1650.
He made will June 18, 1674, giving all to wife Mary and son Richard. The widow m. (2) Mr. Francis Champer- nowne, who beq. to her ch. Elizabeth Elliott, Bridget Scriven, Richard, Robert, Mary and Sarah Cutt.
See also Bendall, Jackson, Paul, Webster, Windsor.
DALTON, DAULTON, DOLTON,
Philemon, linen weaver, ae. 45, with wife Hannah, ae. 35, and ch. Samuel, ae. 5 1-2, came in the Increase, April 15, 1635. A pioneer at Dedham, 1636. Rem. to Hampton; had authority to perform marriages 14 May, 1645. Rem. to Ipswich. He d. in June, 1662, Will dated Nov. 11, 1656,
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proved Oct. 14, 1662. Wife "Dorety" (Dorothy) son Sam- uel Dalton, daughter Mehitable Dalton; Hannah Dalton.
The son Samuel deposed 14 (12) 1668, ae. about 30 years. [Norf. Files, 97.]
Rev. Timothy, entered St. John's coll. Cambridge, Eng. Sept. 17, 1610, was ordained 19 June, 1614; vicar of Woolverstone, co. Suff. March 8, 1615; suspended by the bishop in April, 1636. Came hither soon after and settled at Watertown. Rem. to Dedham; adm. propr. 18 (5) 1637; frm. Sept. 7, 1637. Was one of the party sent by Ded. un- der permission of Gen. Court in 1638 to observe the south- erly part of the patent. He contracted to saw 400 planks for a bridge, 1637. Sold his rights at Ded. in 1639. Rem. to Hampton, where he was elected "teacher" of the chh. June 2, 1639. He served with ability; opinions differ with regard to the issues which rose between him and Mr. Bachiler, "pastor" of the same chh. He gave certain lands to his kinsman Emanuel Hilliard, seaman, Jasper Blake, sea- man, and to Nathaniel Bachiler, 10 (8) 1657. Mr. Henry Boad of Saco called him "cousin." Wife Ruth; ch. Samuel bapt. at Woolv. 12 March, 1617, bur. same day, Deborah bapt. 3 June, 1619, bur. 19 May, 1624, Timothie bapt. 10 Nov. 1622, Ruth bur. 28 Aug. 1624-5.
He d. 28 (10) 1661, ac. about 84 years. [Hampt. rec.] Will dated March 8, 1657-8, proved April 8, 1662. Beq. his est. to wife; to brother Philemon and his son Samuel, and to cossen Barth. Dalton.
The widow Ruth made, 22 March, 1663-4, to Nathaniel Bachiler, a deed of certain lands, conditioned on his provid- ing for her in specified particulars till her death, and then paying legacies to Deborah, wife of John Smith; Eliza- beth, wife of Joseph Merrie; Phebe, wife of Joseph Ar- Vnall; Joseph and George Parkers (Parkhurst;) Mary, wife of Thomas Carter of Woburn; Timothy and Benjamin Hil- liard; Elizabeth Hilliard, dau. of Elizabeth Merrie; Abigail Ambross, dau. of the wife of John Severans; Mary, wife of William Fifield; Walter Roper and Hannah Willix. She 1
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d. 12 May, 1666. In her will, dated 8 (10) 1655, inv. 24 May, 1666, she beg. to her cozens, Nathaniel Batcheler and his wife Deborah; John Smith, Jr .; Mary, wife to Mr. Thos. Carter of W .; Samuel Dalton (for his son Timothie,) and Deborah Smith.
See also Dearborn, Haborne, Hill, Perkins, Ward, Webster. :
DAM, DAMME, DAME,
John, Dover, signed the combination in 1640; proprietor, 1642; taxed Oct. 19, 1648. Deacon. Signed petition of citi- zens to Gen. Court 10 Oct. 1665.
Wife Elizabeth; ch .: Mary b. 4 Sept. 1651, William b. 14 Oct. 1653, Susanna b. 14 Dec. 1661, Judith b. 15 Nov. 1666. [Dov. Hist. Coll.] Will May 19, 1687, recorded March 23, 1693-4. To sons John and William, daus. Elizabeth White- house, Mary Cane and Judy Tibbets; gr. dau. Abigail Dam.
See also Hall.
DAVIS, DAVESS, DAVIES,
Daniel, Kittery, took oath of allegiance to Mass. govt. 22 Nov. 1652.
James, Senior, Hampton, had grant of a house lot in 1639. His son James was also proprietor in 1640. Signed petition in Howard case in 1643. One of the commissioners for trial of small cases in 1642-3. Rem. to Haverhill about 1646. Town officer. His wife Sissilla d. May 28, 1673. His dau. Judith m. Samuel Gile, and his dau. Sarah m. John Page. He or his son James deposed 14 (2) 1663, ae. about 60 years,
He d. Jan. 29, 1678, "ae. about 96 years"; will dated March 17, codicil added July 22, 1678, prob. in 1680; beq. to sons John, Ephraim, Samuel and James; dau. Sarah Page; grand- children James, son of John, Stephen and Ephraim, sons of Ephraim, James, son of Samuel Gile. John, of Exeter, signer of petition of inhab. 1643, afterwards of Dover, clerk of mar- ket, etc. who d. in 1686, beq. a tract of land in Haverhill which his father James had bequeathed him.
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John, blacksmith, Saco, 1653, later Cape Porpoise ; preached without authority from church or government and was prohibited in 1680. Wife "Catterine."
John, York, had suit in Piscataqua court in 1640. With Arthur Brown sold mackerell to Winter in 1642. Took oath of allegiance to Mass. govt. 22 Nov. 1652, was appointed sergeant, and licensed to keep the ordinary. Deposed in the Gunnison case in 1653, ae. about 34 years. He m. Mary, widow of George Puddington; sold land to her son in law John Penwill 27 Feb. 1674. He deposed Oct. I, 1678, aged about 73. [Bax. MS. VI.]
"Major John Davess, aged 70 years or thereabouts" de- posed 30 May, 1683, about William Hilton.
He died before April 3, 1691, when the inventory of his estate was taken, which was rendered by his widow Mary. [York De. V.]
Nicholas, ae. 40, Sarah, ae. 48, Joseph, ae. 13, with Wm. Lock, ae. 6, cert. from Stepney parish, came in the Planter March 22, 1634. Res. at Charlestown; rem. to Woburn, 1640. Wife Sarah d. 24 (3) 1643. He m. July 12, 1643, Elizabeth Isaac. Rem. to York. Juryman Oct. 17, 1550. Took oath of allegiance to Mass. govt. 22 Nov. 1652, and was appointed constable.
Will dated 27 April, 1667, inventory rendered 12 March, 1669-70; beq. to wife Elizabeth; daughter Astine and her children, Mary and Sarah, cousins, Matthew Barnard, son of Matthew B. of Boston, and William Locke of "Owborne" [Woburn]; Mary, Elizabeth and Mehitable Dod: friends Capt. John Davis and Mr. Peter Weare overseers ; wife executrix. Admin. of his est. in Plym. Col. given by Mass. Gen. Court to John Wales of Boston; inv. filed at Plym. 13 (5) 1673.
Robert, carpenter, a servant of Henry Taylor of Ports- mouth, witness before grand jury in 1648. Was ordered 2 (8) 1651, to bring into court a certificate that his wife was dead; ordered 8 (8) 1652 to go to his wife in England by
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the first ship that sails. Sold land 4 Oct. 1660. Sold house and land at Sagamore Creek 31 Aug. 1667. [P. Files.]
Theophilus, Saco, assessed for minister's rate 7 (7) 1636, attended the court at Saco 25 March, 1636, in the capacity of "officer."
See also Andrews, Atkins, Brawne, Onion, Tristram.
DEAMAN, DEAMANT, DIAMONT, DYMENT, DE- MOND, DAMON (?)
John, rope-maker, Kittery, bought house and land June 15, 1651. Took oath of allegiance to Mass. govt. 22 Nov. 1652. One of the appraisers in the Gunnison case in 1653. Selectman. Took Walter, son of John Winser, late of Hem- mick, co. Devon, Eng. apprentice for 5 years from 9 Oct. next, May 3, 1660. Sold house and land on one of the Isles of Shoals 2 Nov. 1668, to Henry Maine and Andrew Dea- ment, and another house with land Nov. 18, 1667, to his brother William Deaman.
Admin. of his estate was granted 9 July, 1667, to his son John.
DEARBORN, DEARBORNE,
Godfrey, Exeter, signed the combination 5 (4) 1639, and the petition for local court in 1645. Grand juryman, 1650. Town officer. Rem. to Hampton; bought house and land before 12 (1) 1658. [Norf. rec. I.]
He m. (1) -; he m. (2) Nov. 25, 1662, Dorothy, widow of Philemon Dalton. Ch. Thomas, Henry, Esther, Sarah, John.
He d. Feb. 4, 1685-6. Will dated Dec. 14, 1680; "aged"; beq. to wife Dorothy, ch. Thomas, Henry, John and "three daughters"; gr. ch. Ann Shatredg. Wife to have what was hers before he married her. Proved Aug. 26, 1686.
See Bachiler, Marian, Ward.
DEARING, DEERING,
George, house carpenter, came to Richmond Island in the Hercules; left the plantation July 10, 1637, claiming that
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his time was out. [Trel.] Rem. to Black Point. Deposed 30 June, 1645, concerning the fright that he, his wife and neighbors received from the shooting of Nash of Boston and his reckless companions. [Bax, MSS.]
Roger, who had sons Roger and Clement, d. in 1717; no evidence as to relationship with George yet found.
DENNET, DENNETT,
John, carpenter, Portsmouth, N. H .; may have come as early as 1660.
Freeman of Mass. Bay Colony May 15, 1670 (as of Portsmouth).
Wife Amy; children: John, b. Dec. 15, 1675; Amy, b. April 9, 1679, (m. John Adams) ; Joseph, b. July 10, 1681; Ephraim, b. Aug. 2, 1689. He d. May I, 1709, "ac. 63 years." Alexander Dennett who settled about 1670 at Newcastle, N. H. is believed to have been a brother of John.
Will signed ("John Dennet") March 17, proved Aug. I, 1709. Wife "Ammi," sons John, Joseph and Ephraim, dau. "Ammi" Adams; gr. dau. Margaret Adams; gr. dau. Mary Dennet "who is blind."
DERMIT,
William, was with Wanerton at Piscataqua in 1633. [Gibbons' letter to Mason.]
DIAMONT, see Deaman.
DINALL,
Jolin, Portsmouth, took oath of fidelity in court II July, 1659.
DISHER,
Derman, Portsmouth, deposed 9 (9) 1659, regarding George Walton's land claim. [P. Files.]
DIXON,
William, cooper, York, had account with Florence Chap- man through Wm. Hooke, 23 (6) 1647. [A.] Juryman
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1649. Sold land 24 June, 1650, which he had bought of George Parker. Took oath of allegiance to Mass. govt. 22 Nov. 1652.
Will dated 13 Feb. 1665, prob. 16 June, 1666; beq. to wife Jonas, son James, daut. Susanna Frost, John Brawn, and the children of Henry Millbury.
See Chapman.
DONNELL, DONNEL, DUNNELL,
Henry, fisherman, planter, York, witnessed deed of Win. Hooke 18 Oct. 1644; proprietor before 1648. [York De. I.] Took oath of allegiance 22 Nov. 1652. Signed the petition about Godfrey's claims in 1655. Mortg. houses, lands, fish houses, etc. in security for a contract to deliver a quantity of fish, Dec. 6, 1664. Made over to his son Joseph 29 Feb. 1671, his island called Jewell's Island, with boats, stages, flakes, and other things that pertained to the fishing busi- ness; Joseph agreeing to maintain him so long as he chose to remain on the island. [York De. VII.] He deposed 24 Sept. 1680, ae. about 78 years, regarding John Pullman's estate. [York De. V.] Wife Frances; their daughters Sarah and Margaret recd. a deed of land 2 April, 1560, from widow Ann Godfrey, "for love and affection." Margaret d. be- fore 5 May, 1685, when inventory of her estate was presented by her brother Samuel D. He deposed 10 Nov. 1691, ae. 45 years. Elizabeth, widow of Thomas, the eldest son, recd. a tract of land from Samuel 22 March, 1703-4.
See also Godfrey, Gooch, Reading.
DOW, DOWE, DOUE,
Henry, husbandman, of Ormsby, Eng. ae. 29, with wife Joane, ae. 30, 4 ch. and servant Anne Maning, ae. 17, passed exam. to go to N. E. April 11, 1637. Settled at Watertown; frm. May 2, 1638. Wife Jone, bur. 20 (4) 1640. Rem. to Hampton; juryman, 1648; sold land 18 (3) 1649; deputy, 1655. Gave land 3 (8) 1649 to Thomas Nudd, son of his former wife by her first husband. He m. about 1642 Mar-
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