Abraham Pierson, Sr
1
#6626, Deceased, (1611-)
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Biography
- Abraham Pierson, Sr, was born in 1611 in Bradford, West Ridings, Yorkshire, England.2
- Father: Abraham Pierson (b 1590 Shadwell, Middlexes, England) - Mother: Christina Johnson.1
- He graduated from Trinity College, Cambridge, England, in 1632 with a B.A. He was ordained deacon at York in Sept 1632.2
- Abraham married Abigail Mitchell, daughter of Matthew Mitchell and Susan Wood, in 1636 in England.1
- In 1640 Rev Pierson and others from Lynn MA formed a new township on Long Island, which they named Southampton.2
- Abraham Pierson, Sr, immigrated in 1640 to escape persecution for his Puritan views. He became ordained a Congregational minister in Boston.2,3
- In 1644 he formed a new church at Branford, which was a part of New Haven Colony.2
- Abraham and Abigail had 10 children.1
- In 1666 Pierson moved to Newark. He was a strong Puritan, believing church membership was a condition to have civic rights. The colony of Connecticut did not have such a restriction. So Pierson and his followers moved to Newark to pursue his visioin of theocracy.2
- In 1670
The Rev. Abraham Pierson Sr., was one of the most prominent figures in the New Haven Colony, and his activities are well-documented in many places, including the following.
Winthrop's Journal 'The History of New England' 1630-1649, edited by James Savage, 1853.
The Founding of Harvard College, Samuel Eliot Morison, Harvard University Press, Cambridge, Mass., 1935, pages 91 and 396.
The History of Long Island, Peter Ross, Lewis Historical Publishing Co., New York, NY, 1902.
A History of the City of Newark, New Jersey, Lewis Historical Publishing Co., New York, NY, 1913
Pierson Millennium, by Richard E. Pierson and Jennifer Pierson, Heritage Books, October 1997. ISBN 0-7884-0742-2.
Early Connecticut Marriages as found on Ancient CHURCH Records Prior to 1800, by Frederick W. BAILEY, New Haven, Vol 2, 1896. These records show that the Rev. Abraham Pierson (Sr.) continued to perform weddings in Branford long after he moved to Newark.4
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Citations
- [S787] Orr, William, compiler, family tree titled "Orr/Sundholm/Scheffler/Keyes/Radulovich", published by Ancestry.com, wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com, from database ID:3176642, updated Mar 2007, viewed Nov 2007 , .
- [S317] Wikipedia, On-line database of general knowledge contributed by the public, http://en.wikipedia.org/, Abraham Pierson, the elder, viewed Mar 2024.
- [S8761] Anderson, Robert Charles, compiler, editor, The Great Migration Directory, Boston MA: New England Historic and Genealogical Society, 2015, Abraham Pierson p 265.
- [S317] Wikipedia, On-line database of general knowledge contributed by the public, http://en.wikipedia.org/, Abraham Pierson, viewed Mar 2024.
Abigail Mitchell
1
#6627, Deceased, (1618-)
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Biography
- Abigail Mitchell was born on 26 April 1618 in Southowram; Halifax, Yorkshire, England.1
- Abigail married Abraham Pierson, Sr, in 1636 in England.1
- In 1640 Rev Pierson and others from Lynn MA formed a new township on Long Island, which they named Southampton.2
- Abraham and Abigail had 10 children.1
Other Information
Citations
- [S787] Orr, William, compiler, family tree titled "Orr/Sundholm/Scheffler/Keyes/Radulovich", published by Ancestry.com, wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com, from database ID:3176642, updated Mar 2007, viewed Nov 2007 , .
- [S317] Wikipedia, On-line database of general knowledge contributed by the public, http://en.wikipedia.org/, Abraham Pierson, the elder, viewed Mar 2024.
Samuel Butterfield
1
#6628, Deceased, (about 1612-1636)
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Biography
- Samuel Butterfield was born about 1612 in Yorkshire, England.1
- He died in 1636 at age ~24.1
- Samuel was captured by the Pequot Indians and tortured to death.2
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Citations
- [S508] Beran, Evelyn, compiler, family tree titled "Sanford-Shulsen Family", published by Ancestry.com, wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com, from database ID sanford-shulsen, updated Nov 2007, viewed Nov 2007 , .
- [S508] Beran, Evelyn, compiler, family tree titled "Sanford-Shulsen Family", published by Ancestry.com, wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com, from database ID sanford-shulsen, updated Nov 2007, viewed Nov 2007 , .
Elizabeth Westover1
#6629, Deceased, (1670-1753)
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- Elizabeth Westover was born on 3 May 1670 in Killingworth, Connecticut.1
- Elizabeth married Thomas Baker, son of Thomas Baker and Alice Dayton, on 1 May 1695 in Connecticut.1
- Thomas and Elizabeth had 11 children.1
- She died on 18 July 1753 in East Hampton, New York, at age 83.1
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Citations
- [S1083] Underwood, Bill, compiler, family tree titled "6 14 2005", published by Ancestry.com, wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com, from database ID:3240959, updated Jun 2006, viewed Nov 2007 , .
Mary Conkling
1
#6630, Deceased, (1670-1742)
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- Mary Conkling was born in 1670 in East Hampton, New York.1
- She died on 8 September 1742 in East Hampton, New York, at age ~72.1
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- [S410] Long Island Genealogy, http://longislandgenealogy.com, Conkling database, viewed Nov 2007.
Jane Conkling
1
#6631, Deceased, (1671-after 1712)
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Biography
- Jane Conkling was born in 1671 in East Hampton, New York.1
- On 15 May 1699 Jane married Walter Browne of Oyster Ponds, Southold NY. by 1 May 1711 she was a widow.2
- On 15 July 1712 she married Daniel Edwards of East Hampton NY.2
- She died after 1712 in East Hampton, New York.1
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Citations
- [S410] Long Island Genealogy, http://longislandgenealogy.com, Conkling database, viewed Nov 2007.
- [S4119] Mann, Conklin, "The Family of Conckelyne, Conklin and conkling in America", The American Genealogist, volume 21, page 133-135, (New England Historic Genealogical Society: New Haven CT, 1944) , Journal Article, www.americanancestors.org, p 135.
Hannah Hemingway1
#6632, Deceased, (1709-)
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Biography
- Hannah Hemingway was born on 11 December 1709 in New Haven, Connecticut.1
- Father: John Hemingway (b 29 May 1675 New Haven, CT) - Mother: Mary Morris (b 9 Sep 1673 New Haven, CT.)1
- Hannah married Samuel Thompson, son of John Thompson and Mercy Mansfield, about 1730.1
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Citations
- [S459] Sheffler, Margaret, compiler, family tree titled "BANFILL-BUCK-HAWKINS-PIKE-PERRINE", published by Ancestry.com, wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com, from database ID mscheffler, updated Jul 2007, viewed Nov 2007 , .
James Scott1
#6633, Deceased, (1698-1734)
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Biography
- James Scott was born in 1698 in Londonderry, Londonderry, Northern Ireland.2
- Father: David Scott (b 18 May 1678 Londonderry, Ireland) - Mother: Mary (Scott) (b c 1675 Londonderry, Ireland.)1
- James married Hannah Hyatt, daughter of Thomas Hyatt and Experience Scott, on 24 April 1722.1
- James and Hannah had 6 children.3
- He died in 1734 in Norwalk, Connecticut, at age ~36.1
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Citations
- [S2987] Southerland, Jared, compiler, family tree titled "Southerland Genealogy", published by Ancestry.com, wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com, from database ID jaredsoutherland, updated Oct 2007, viewed Nov 2007 , .
- [S702] McCollister, Yvonne, compiler, family tree titled "McCollister-Rockwell-Thomas", published by Ancestry.com, wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com, from database ID ymccoll, updated Nov 2009, viewed Feb 2011 , .
- [S235] Author Unknown, family web site titled "Descendants of Thomas Hyatt", http://www.angelfire.com/ny/chickened/index.html, viewed Feb 2011 , .
Nathan Benham1
#6634, Deceased, (1679-1757)
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Biography
- Nathan Benham was born on 10 July 1679 in New Haven, Connecticut.1
- Father: John Benham (b c 1631) - Mother: Mercy Smith (b 1645 New Haven, CT.)1
- Nathan married Sarah Beecher estimated 1698.1,2
- Nathan and Sarah had 5 children.1
- Nathan married Mary (née unknown) Benham estimated 1714.1,2
- Nathan and Mary had 7 children.1
- He died in June 1757 in Cheshire, Connecticut, at age 77.1
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- Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29
Citations
- [S459] Sheffler, Margaret, compiler, family tree titled "BANFILL-BUCK-HAWKINS-PIKE-PERRINE", published by Ancestry.com, wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com, from database ID mscheffler, updated Jul 2007, viewed Nov 2007 , .
- [S204] Assumption of Researcher LSR.
Mary (née unknown) Benham1
#6635, Deceased, (estimated 1690-)
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Biography
- Mary (née unknown) Benham was born estimated 1690.2
- Mary married Nathan Benham estimated 1714.1,2
- Nathan and Mary had 7 children.1
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Citations
- [S459] Sheffler, Margaret, compiler, family tree titled "BANFILL-BUCK-HAWKINS-PIKE-PERRINE", published by Ancestry.com, wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com, from database ID mscheffler, updated Jul 2007, viewed Nov 2007 , .
- [S204] Assumption of Researcher LSR.
Sarah Beecher1
#6636, Deceased, (about 1679-1712)
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Biography
- Sarah Beecher was born about 1679.1
- Father: John Beecher (b c1646) - Mother: Elizabeth Roberts (b c 1650.)1
- Sarah married Nathan Benham estimated 1698.1,2
- She died on 18 December 1712 at age ~33.1
- Nathan and Sarah had 5 children.1
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Citations
- [S459] Sheffler, Margaret, compiler, family tree titled "BANFILL-BUCK-HAWKINS-PIKE-PERRINE", published by Ancestry.com, wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com, from database ID mscheffler, updated Jul 2007, viewed Nov 2007 , .
- [S204] Assumption of Researcher LSR.
Joseph Bassett
1
#6637, Deceased, (1697-1761)
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Biography
- Joseph Bassett was born on 15 December 1697 in New Haven, Connecticut.1
- Joseph married Miriam Bradley, daughter of Nathaniel Bradley and Ruth Dickerman, on 18 January 1721/22 in New Haven, Connecticut.1
- Joseph and Miriam had 5 children.1
- He died on 31 October 1761 in New Haven, Connecticut, at age 63.1
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Citations
- [S1138] Bartholomew, Barbara L, compiler, family tree titled "Boss Family Tree", published by Ancestry.com, wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com, from database ID:2883282, updated May 2004, viewed Nov 2007 , .
Miriam Bradley
1
#6638, Deceased, (1698-1741)
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- Miriam Bradley was born on 4 July 1698 in New Haven, Connecticut.1
- Miriam married Joseph Bassett, son of John Bassett and Mercy Todd, on 18 January 1721/22 in New Haven, Connecticut.1
- Joseph and Miriam had 5 children.1
- She died on 23 June 1741 in New Haven, Connecticut, at age 42.1
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Citations
- [S1138] Bartholomew, Barbara L, compiler, family tree titled "Boss Family Tree", published by Ancestry.com, wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com, from database ID:2883282, updated May 2004, viewed Nov 2007 , .
William Bassett1
#6639, Deceased, (estimated 1620-1684)
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Biography
- William Bassett was born estimated 1620.2
- William married Hannah Dickerman on 7 November 1648.3
- He died in August 1684 in New Haven, Connecticut, at age ~64.3
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Citations
- [S508] Beran, Evelyn, compiler, family tree titled "Sanford-Shulsen Family", published by Ancestry.com, wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com, from database ID sanford-shulsen, updated Nov 2006, viewed Sep 2007 , .
- [S204] Assumption of Researcher LSR.
- [S508] Beran, Evelyn, compiler, family tree titled "Sanford-Shulsen Family", published by Ancestry.com, wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com, from database ID sanford-shulsen, updated Nov 2006, viewed Nov 2007 , .
John Draper1
#6640, Deceased, (1702-1762)
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- [S687] Duggan, Gail, compiler, family tree titled "Dennis Duggan", published by Ancestry.com, wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com, from database ID:3186885, updated Feb 2007, viewed Nov 2007 , .
- [S1625] Kiessel, William C, "The Green Family A Dynasty of Printers", NEHGR, volume 104, page 84-85, (New England Historic Genealogical Society: Boston, MA, April 1950) , Journal Article.
- [S6734] Thwing, Anie Haven, Boston, MA: Inhabitants and Estates of the Town of Boston, 1630-1822 (Thwing Collection), Boston MA: NEHGS, 1920, p 7118.
- [S6734] Thwing, Anie Haven, Boston, MA: Inhabitants and Estates of the Town of Boston, 1630-1822 (Thwing Collection), Boston MA: NEHGS, 1920, p 9472.
Deborah Green1
#6641, Deceased, (about 1706-1736)
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Relationship:
2nd cousin 6 times removed of Linda Sargent
- Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29
Citations
- [S687] Duggan, Gail, compiler, family tree titled "Dennis Duggan", published by Ancestry.com, wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com, from database ID:3186885, updated Feb 2007, viewed Nov 2007 , .
- [S6734] Thwing, Anie Haven, Boston, MA: Inhabitants and Estates of the Town of Boston, 1630-1822 (Thwing Collection), Boston MA: NEHGS, 1920, p 9472.
- [S6734] Thwing, Anie Haven, Boston, MA: Inhabitants and Estates of the Town of Boston, 1630-1822 (Thwing Collection), Boston MA: NEHGS, 1920, p 7118.
Peter Carrington1
#6642, Deceased, (estimated 1665-1727)
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- Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29
Citations
- [S459] Sheffler, Margaret, compiler, family tree titled "BANFILL-BUCK-HAWKINS-PIKE-PERRINE", published by Ancestry.com, wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com, from database ID mscheffler, updated Jul 2007, viewed Nov 2007 , .
- [S204] Assumption of Researcher LSR.
Anna Wilmot1
#6643, Deceased, (1669/70-after 1727)
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Parents
Biography
- Anna Wilmot was born on 26 February 1669/70 in New Haven, Connecticut.1
- Anna married Benjamin Lines estimated 1688.2,3
- Benjamin and Anna had 1 child NUMCHILD1-Principal 2.2
- Anna married Peter Carrington estimated 1690.3
- Peter and Anna had 11 children.1
- She died after 1727.1
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Relationship:
1st cousin 10 times removed of Linda Sargent
- Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29
Citations
- [S459] Sheffler, Margaret, compiler, family tree titled "BANFILL-BUCK-HAWKINS-PIKE-PERRINE", published by Ancestry.com, wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com, from database ID mscheffler, updated Jul 2007, viewed Nov 2007 , .
- [S16] Jacobus, Donald Lines, "The Wilmot Family of New Haven, Conn.", NEHGR, volume 59, (NEHGS: Boston, MA, 1905) , Journal Article, p 69.
- [S204] Assumption of Researcher LSR.
Ann Adams
1
#6644, Deceased, (estimated 1623-1682)
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Biography
- Ann Adams was born estimated 1623.2
- Father: Jeremy Adams (b c 1604/05 Staplehurst, Kent, England) - Mother: Rebecca Baseden (b c 1608.)1
- Ann married Robert Sanford, son of Ezekiel Sanford and Rose Warner, in 1643 in Hartford, Connecticut.1
- Robert and Ann had 8 children.1
- She died on 12 July 1682 in Hartford, Connecticut, at age ~59.1
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- [S765] Jensen, Gary, compiler, family tree titled "Noname (Gary Jensen)", published by Ancestry.com, wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com, from database ID giensen11, updated Aug 2004, viewed Nov 2007 , .
- [S204] Assumption of Researcher LSR.
Elizabeth Sanford
1
#6645, Deceased, (1646-1691)
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Biography
- Elizabeth Sanford was born on 19 February 1646 in Hartford, Connecticut.1
- Elizabeth married Joseph Collier in 1667 in Hartford, Connecticut.1
- Joseph and Elizabeth had 10 children.2
- She died on 16 November 1691 in Hartford, Connecticut, at age 45.1
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- [S765] Jensen, Gary, compiler, family tree titled "Noname (Gary Jensen)", published by Ancestry.com, wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com, from database ID giensen11, updated Aug 2004, viewed Nov 2007 , .
- [S459] Sheffler, Margaret, compiler, family tree titled "BANFILL-BUCK-HAWKINS-PIKE-PERRINE", published by Ancestry.com, wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com, from database ID mscheffler, updated Jul 2007, viewed Nov 2007 , .
John Wadsworth

1
#6646, Deceased, (1630-1689)
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- John Wadsworth was born in 1630 in Braintree, Essex, England.2
- John married Sarah Stanley, daughter of Thomas Stanley and Bennett Tritton, about 1656 in Hartford, Connecticut.3,4
- John Wadsworth died on 6 November 1689 in Farmington, Connecticut, at age ~59.1
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- [S789] Marian, compiler, family tree titled "H.A.M.'s Tree", published by Ancestry.com, wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com, from database ID m-magers, updated Aug 2007, viewed Nov 2007 , .
- [S950] Ensign, Richard, compiler, family tree titled "RichardEnsignFamily", published by Ancestry.com, wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com, from database ID:603899, updated Aug 2001, viewed Jul 2008 , .
- [S789] Marian, compiler, family tree titled "H.A.M.'s Tree", published by Ancestry.com, wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com, from database ID m-magers, updated Aug 2007, viewed Nov 2007 , 14 Apr 1662; however Helen Schatvet Ullman has another date .
- [S657] Ullmann, Helen S, compiler, family tree titled "Helen Schatvet Ullmann, CG, FASG, GEDCOM", published by Ancestry.com, wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com, from database ID hsullmann, updated Jun 2007, viewed Mar 2008 , .
Sarah Stanley
1
#6647, Deceased, (about 1636-1718)
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- [S789] Marian, compiler, family tree titled "H.A.M.'s Tree", published by Ancestry.com, wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com, from database ID m-magers, updated Aug 2007, viewed Nov 2007 , .
- [S789] Marian, compiler, family tree titled "H.A.M.'s Tree", published by Ancestry.com, wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com, from database ID m-magers, updated Aug 2007, viewed Nov 2007 , date of 1631; however Helen Schatvet Ullman has another date .
- [S657] Ullmann, Helen S, compiler, family tree titled "Helen Schatvet Ullmann, CG, FASG, GEDCOM", published by Ancestry.com, wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com, from database ID hsullmann, updated Jun 2007, viewed Mar 2008 ,
quoted Title: "Re-examining the English Origin of the Stanley Brothers of Hartford, Connecticut,"
Author: Leslie Mahler
Abbrev: Mahler
Publication: <I>The American Genealogist,</I> v. 80 (2005)
Abbrev: "Re-examining the English Origin of the Stanley Brothers,"
Page: 221
. - [S789] Marian, compiler, family tree titled "H.A.M.'s Tree", published by Ancestry.com, wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com, from database ID m-magers, updated Aug 2007, viewed Nov 2007 , 14 Apr 1662; however Helen Schatvet Ullman has another date .
- [S657] Ullmann, Helen S, compiler, family tree titled "Helen Schatvet Ullmann, CG, FASG, GEDCOM", published by Ancestry.com, wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com, from database ID hsullmann, updated Jun 2007, viewed Mar 2008 , .
Hepzibah Hapgood1
#6648, Deceased, (1704-)
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- [S1610] Flint, Peter, compiler, family tree titled "Flint Family and Allied Lines", published by Ancestry.com, wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com, from database ID ryder10, updated Nov 2007, viewed Nov 2007 , .
Richard Goodman1
#6649, Deceased, (1609-1676)
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Biography
- Richard Goodman was born in 1609.1
- He was called Deacon.1
- Richard married Mary Terry on 8 December 1659 in Windsor, Connecticut.1
- Richard and Mary had 8 children.1
- He died on 3 April 1676 at age ~67.1
- The cause of his death was slain by Indians.1
- He was buried in Hadley, Massachusetts.1
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- [S459] Sheffler, Margaret, compiler, family tree titled "BANFILL-BUCK-HAWKINS-PIKE-PERRINE", published by Ancestry.com, wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com, from database ID mscheffler, updated Jul 2007, viewed Nov 2007 , .
Mary Terry1
#6650, Deceased, (1633-1692)
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Biography
- Mary Terry was born on 31 December 1633 in Dorchester, Massachusetts.1
- Father: Stephen Terry (b 25 Aug 1608 Stockton, Wiltshire, England) - Mother: Jane Hardey.1
- Mary married Richard Goodman on 8 December 1659 in Windsor, Connecticut.1
- Richard and Mary had 8 children.1
- She died in 1692 in Deerfield, Massachusetts, at age ~59.1
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- Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29
Citations
- [S459] Sheffler, Margaret, compiler, family tree titled "BANFILL-BUCK-HAWKINS-PIKE-PERRINE", published by Ancestry.com, wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com, from database ID mscheffler, updated Jul 2007, viewed Nov 2007 , .