LITTLEFIELD, Francis
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Photos Wells, York ME Map Francis Littlefield MAP-Cape PorpoiseVillage1of2
Documents NEHGS. Vol. 67, p. 345- Edmund Littlefield- Genealogical Resea
External Links WikiTree: Francis Littlefield (1619-1712)
Francis came first to Boston arriving on 26 May 1636 with his father and brother. He married Jane Hill sometime prior to Dec 14, 1646 when their only daughter Mary (or ancestor) was born. Sadly, Jane died just 6 days later on Dec 20, 1646, presumably from childbirth complications. John remarried and fathered 11 more children with his second wife. He was an innkeeper in Wells where his father built a mill. The family was considered wealthy for the times.We are descended from Francis and Mary through our Wright (Tucker) line.
Albums Founding Families of Wells (3) Innkeepers & Tavern Owning Ancestors (1)
In colonial America, taverns, public houses, and inns were more than mere establishments for lodging and refreshment; they were vital social and economic centers that played a significant role in the fabric of early American society. The ancestors who owned and operated these venues were key figures in their communities, providing essential services and facilitating important social interactions.
As the social hubs of their communities, these establishments offered a space for diverse groups - from local farmers to traveling merchants - to gather, exchange news, and engage in lively debates. They were the communal living rooms of the era, where relationships were formed and strengthened. In an age before widespread literacy and mass communication, taverns and inns served as crucial channels for the dissemination of news and information, including political and economic developments.
Economically, taverns and public houses were cornerstones of colonial commerce. They functioned not only as places of rest and sustenance for travelers but also as venues for business transactions and trade negotiations. Politically, they played an understated yet critical role. In the turbulent times leading up to the American Revolution, these establishments often became hotbeds of political discussion and activity, laying the groundwork for the democratic ideals that would shape the nation.Great Migration (119)
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 LITTLEFIELD, Francis [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6] Birth 17 Jun 1619 Titchfield, Hampshire, England [1, 4, 5]
Gender Male Great Migration Francis came first to Boston arriving on 26 May 1636 with his father and brother. Web Address https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Littlefield-31 Name The Elder - A rather implausible story for there being two sons named Francis is that the elder brother Francis was absent for several years and his parents thought he had died, thus they named a second son Francis. Occupation 1643 Wells, York, Maine, USA Innkeeper Residence 1668 Wells, York, Maine, USA [3]
Death 15 Jan 1712 Wells, York, Maine, USA [1, 4]
Patriarch & Matriarch LITTLEFIELD, Francis, b. 15 Apr 1530, Titchfield, Hampshire, Englandd. 1605, Exeter, Devon, England
(Age 74 years) (Great Grandfather)
ANNIS, b. Englandd. 1623, England
(Grandmother)
Person ID I2599 My Genealogy Last Modified 15 Jul 2024
Father LITTLEFIELD, Edmund, b. 22 Jun 1592, Titchfield, Hampshire, England d. 11 Dec 1661, Wells, York, Maine, USA
(Age 69 years)
Relationship natural Mother AUSTIN, Annis, b. 1 Feb 1596, Exeter, Devon, England d. 12 Dec 1677, Wells, York, Maine, USA
(Age 81 years)
Relationship unknown Marriage 16 Oct 1614 Titchfield, Hampshire, England Family ID F747 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family 1 RUST, Rebecca, b. 31 Jan 1630, Wells, York, Maine, USA d. 29 Mar 1685, Wells, York, Maine, USA
(Age 55 years)
Marriage Aft 14 Dec 1646 Wells, York, Maine, USA Children 1. LITTLEFIELD, Phebe, b. 1670, Wells, York, Maine, USA d. 4 Jul 1697, Kittery, York, Maine, USA
(Age 27 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
2. LITTLEFIELD, Dorcas, b. 4 Oct 1664, Wells, York, Maine, USA d. Wells, York, Maine, USA
[Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
3. LITTLEFIELD, Daniel, b. 4 Oct 1664, Wells, York, Maine, USA d. 5 Jun 1718, Wells, York, Maine, USA
(Age 53 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
4. LITTLEFIELD, Abigail, b. 26 Mar 1661, Wells, York, Maine, USA d. 1718, Wells, York, Maine, USA
(Age 56 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
5. LITTLEFIELD, James, b. 2 Oct 1657, Wells, York, Maine, USA d. 16 May 1690, Wells, York, Maine, USA
(Age 32 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
6. LITTLEFIELD, Deliverance, b. 8 Jul 1655, Wells, York, Maine, USA d. May 1732, Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
(Age 76 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
7. LITTLEFIELD, Hannah, b. 5 Jan 1652, Wells, York, Maine, USA d. 25 Jan 1692, York, York, Maine, USA
(Age 40 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
8. LITTLEFIELD, Sarah, b. 15 Nov 1649, Wells, York, Maine, USA d. Jan 1735, Wells, York, Maine, USA
(Age 85 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
9. LITTLEFIELD, Dependence, b. 1671, Wells, York, Maine, USA d. 18 Apr 1757, Wells, York, Maine, USA
(Age 86 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
10. LITTLEFIELD, Issac, b. 23 Jan 1660 d. 1676 (Age 15 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] Family ID F758 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 15 Jul 2024
Family 2 HILL, Jane, b. 18 Dec 1620, Wellingsly, Somerset, England d. 20 Dec 1646, Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
(Age 26 years)
Married 1642 Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA Marriage Bef 1646 Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA [7]
Married New Englandin general, New Hampshire, USA [8, 9]
Children 1. LITTLEFIELD, Mary, b. 14 Dec 1646, Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA d. 7 Oct 1719, Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
(Age 72 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
▻ FRENCH, John m. 14 Jan 1677; KITTREDGE, John I m. 1 Nov 1664Family ID F721 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 15 Jul 2024
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