HERSEY, William
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William and Elizabeth (Croade) Hersey migrated in 1635 and were among the first settlers in Hingham, MA. On 3 July 1636 William received a grant for a house lot of five acres. It was on South Street, just about opposite of West Street. He served as selectman in 1642-1647 and again in 1650. In 1652 he was in the artillery company. We are descended from William and Elizabeth through the Laviolette (DeRochemont) line.
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The "Great Migration," as defined by the New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS), encompasses the English Puritan migration to New England from 1620 to 1640. This movement primarily involved English Puritans who relocated in family units, driven by a quest for religious freedom and the aspiration to establish a Puritan commonwealth. These migrants originated from various regions of England and settled in areas that now form Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine, including the Plymouth Colony and the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
An individual's inclusion in the Great Migration Study Project requires evidence of migration to New England within the specified period of 1620 to 1640. The project's objective is to compile biographical and genealogical profiles of all immigrants who arrived in New England during these two decades. The NEHGS has produced extensive volumes and directories, providing details about the lives of these immigrants. This collection presents research on many ancestors who were part of this significant historical migration.
You may be shocked by how many there are. Even I was at first. However, most of these Great Migration ancestors are my 9th and 10th great-grandparents, and in some cases 11th and 12th, and with the number of great-grandparents doubling with each generation, the possibilities quickly become immense. We have a total of 1024 sets of 9th great-grandparents and 2048 sets of 10th great-grandparents. This makes finding so many Great Migration ancestors more understandable.
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Name HERSEY, William [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] Birth 1596 Berkshire, England [1, 3, 4]
Gender Male Arrival 1635 Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA [2]
Differentiator The Great Migration; Immigrant Great Migration Yes, he migrated in 1635 Web Address https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Hersey-54 Death 22 Mar 1658 Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA [1, 4, 5]
Burial Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA [4]
Person ID I2139 My Genealogy Last Modified 15 Jul 2024
Family CROADE, Elizabeth, b. 1610, England d. 8 Oct 1671, Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
(Age 61 years)
Children 1. HERSEY, Elizabeth, b. Abt 1639, Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA d. 8 Sep 1719, Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA
(Age 80 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
▻ GILMAN, Moses m. 16582. HERSEY, William, b. 1632, Reading, Berkshire, England d. 28 Sep 1691, Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA
(Age 59 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
3. HERSEY, James, b. 1643, Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA d. 20 Jan 1684, Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA
(Age 41 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
Family ID F649 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 15 Jul 2024
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Notes - William came in 1635 and moved to Hingham, Plymouth, MA. On 3 July 1636 he received a grant for a house lot of five acres. It was on South Street, just about opposite of West Street. In 1644-45, William was assessed a fine for supporting the views of Rev. Peter Hobart during the election of officers for the train band. His family rate was one of the largest for the new meeting house. He was a husbandman He was a freeman in March 1638. He served as selectman in 1642-1647 and again in 1650. In 1652 he was in the artillery company.
William Hersey will dates 9 March 1657/8, proved 29 April 1658 following, gives to son William house and his penn plott before his gate and ye lott bought of Matthew Chafey at ye Capt. Tent; valuables to sons John and James, daughters Frances, Elizabeth, Judith f5 each, grandchildren John Croade , William Heresy 40 s each. Rest of lands and goods to wife Elizabeth, wife, exec.His wife was executrix. The estate was appraised at four hundred and nineteen pounds, thirteen shillings, and six pence.
Overseers "cousins" John Farrington, Thomas Marsh, son-in-law Richard Croade. Inventory appraised 28 April 1658 by Moses Collier. Thomas Marsh at f419, 13 s, 6 d. He was a selectman 1642, 1647, and 1650. Artillery Company 1652, lived on South Street, Hingham.
Hingham Cemetery stones- Old Church Cemetery- Back of Ship’s Church. In memory of William Hersey b. reading, England 1596. Inspired by the love of Liberty this Puritan Pioneer sailed for America and settled in Hingham 1635. He served as selectman 1642, 1647, 1650. Artillery Company 1652.
- William came in 1635 and moved to Hingham, Plymouth, MA. On 3 July 1636 he received a grant for a house lot of five acres. It was on South Street, just about opposite of West Street. In 1644-45, William was assessed a fine for supporting the views of Rev. Peter Hobart during the election of officers for the train band. His family rate was one of the largest for the new meeting house. He was a husbandman He was a freeman in March 1638. He served as selectman in 1642-1647 and again in 1650. In 1652 he was in the artillery company.
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