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FIELD, Zachariah

FIELD, Zachariah

Male 1645 - Abt 1709  (64 years)

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  1. 1.  FIELD, Zachariah was born in 1645 in Durham, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA (son of FIELD, Darby and UNKNOWN, Agnes); died about 1709 in Durham, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  FIELD, DarbyFIELD, Darby was born in 1610 in Ireland; died on 1 Oct 1651 in Portsmouth, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Differentiator: First European to climb to the top of Mount Washington
    • Great Migration: By 1636, he immigrated to Boston, Massachusetts, and settled in Durham, New Hampshire, by 1638
    • Web Address: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darby_Field
    • Web Address: https://www.adirondackalmanack.com/2017/01/in-climbing-mount-washington-first-darby-field-may-have-been-looking-for-lake-champlain.html
    • Web Address: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Field-445
    • Residence: Maine, USA
    • Residence: New Hampshire, USA
    • Arrival: 1631, New Hampshire, USA

    Notes:

    Darby Field, an early settler, initially made his appearance in Boston, Massachusetts in 1636 before moving to Durham, New Hampshire by 1638. In Durham, he operated a ferry service between Durham Point and Newington, navigating across Little Bay. Field was recognized for his linguistic skills, particularly as a translator for Native American languages. His residences included Marblehead in 1637 and Oyster River in 1639. In the same year, he actively participated in the local community, as evidenced by his signature on the Exeter Combination. Field was a dynamic figure, deeply involved in the contemporary matters of his time. By 1638, he had mastered the Native American language and frequently worked as an interpreter.

    His adventurous spirit led him to be the pioneer European to climb Mt. Washington, situated in New Hampshire's White Mountains. Despite his early achievements, Field's later years were shadowed by mental health issues. As per the Genealogical Dictionary of Maine and New Hampshire, his vibrant but brief life was eventually overshadowed by mental illness.

    Mt. Field, which stands at 4,326 feet within the White Mountains' Willey Range and adjacent to Crawford Notch, is named in honor of Darby Field. He is famously recognized for his 1642 expedition of Mt. Washington, a venture driven by his quest for minerals, specifically diamonds. However, he only found quartz, leading to profound disappointment. His ensuing erratic behavior resulted in his confinement for the safety of himself and others. A court ruling mandated that Strawberry Bank, New Hampshire (later known as Portsmouth), should contribute financially to the costs associated with his detention and care.

    Darby married UNKNOWN, Agnes about 1630. Agnes was born about 1612 in England; died on 18 Jun 1674 in Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  UNKNOWN, AgnesUNKNOWN, Agnes was born about 1612 in England; died on 18 Jun 1674 in Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA.
    Children:
    1. FIELD, Mary Jane was born on 8 Jan 1633 in Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA; died on 6 Jul 1698 in Durham, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA.
    2. FIELD, Joseph was born in 1639 in Durham, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA; died in 1690 in Durham, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA.
    3. FIELD, Elizabeth was born in 1630 in Durham, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA; died on 10 Mar 1706 in Durham, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA.
    4. FIELD, Sarah Delano was born in 1650 in Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA; died on 23 Oct 1723 in Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA.
    5. 1. FIELD, Zachariah was born in 1645 in Durham, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA; died about 1709 in Durham, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA.


Generation: 3

    Children:
    1. 2. FIELD, Darby was born in 1610 in Ireland; died on 1 Oct 1651 in Portsmouth, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA.
    2. FIELD, Henry Sr was born in 1611 in Boston, Lincolnshire, England; died in 1667 in Jamestown, James City County, Virginia, USA.
    3. FIELD, Richard was born in 1612 in Boston, Lincolnshire, England; died in Virginia, USA.
    4. FIELD, Robert Sr was born in 1613 in Southampton, Hampshire, England; died on 3 May 1675 in Boston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.


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