EAMES, Anthony Capt
1595 - 1686 (90 years)Set As Default Person
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Name EAMES, Anthony [1, 2, 3] Suffix Capt Birth 1 Dec 1595 Fordington, St. George, Dorset, England [2] Gender Male Differentiator The Great Migration; Immigrant Great Migration https://www.americanancestors.org/DB115/rd/7373/387/235160237 Web Address https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Eames-2 Death 6 Oct 1686 Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA [2] Patriarch & Matriarch EAMES, Thomas, b. 1548 d. 25 Jun 1618 (Age 70 years) (Father)
BREWSTER, Millicent, b. 1552 d. 23 May 1614, Fordington, Lincolnshire, England (Age 62 years) (Mother)Person ID I3466 My Genealogy Last Modified 15 Jul 2024
Father EAMES, Thomas, b. 1548 d. 25 Jun 1618 (Age 70 years) Relationship natural Mother BREWSTER, Millicent, b. 1552 d. 23 May 1614, Fordington, Lincolnshire, England (Age 62 years) Relationship natural Marriage 26 Jun 1573 Saint George, Dorset, England Family ID F1291 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family 1 PIERCE, Margery, b. 1597 d. 31 Dec 1662, Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (Age 65 years) Marriage 1615 Dorset, England Married 1618 Dorset, England Children 1. EAMES, Millicent, b. 1615 d. 8 Feb 1695, Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (Age 80 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] ▻ SPRAGUE, Captain William m. 26 May 16352. EAMES, John, b. 22 Jan 1619, Dorset, England d. 29 Nov 1641, Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (Age 22 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] 3. EAMES, Mark, b. Abt 1617 d. 1693, Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (Age 76 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] 4. EAMES, Margery, b. 5 Dec 1630 d. 7 Apr 1659, Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (Age 28 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] 5. EAMES, Elizabeth, b. 11 Jun 1624 d. 10 Jun 1692, Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA (Age 67 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] 6. EAMES, Persis, b. 28 Oct 1621 d. 31 Dec 1662, Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (Age 41 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] 7. EAMES, Justus, b. 29 Apr 1627, Dorset, England d. 1706, Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (Age 78 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] Family ID F989 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 15 Jul 2024
Family ID F1307 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 15 Jul 2024
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Event Map Birth - 1 Dec 1595 - Fordington, St. George, Dorset, England Marriage - 1615 - Dorset, England Married - 1618 - Dorset, England Death - 6 Oct 1686 - Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA = Link to Google Earth
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Documents Great Migration: Anthony Eames (1595-1686)
https://www.americanancestors.org/DB115/rd/7373/387/235160237Sailing on the "Recovery" from Weymouth on March 31, 1633, Anthony, his wife Margery, and their children, including their last child Abigail born around 1632, arrived in New England. They first settled in Charlestown and soon moved to Hingham in 1636, receiving a plot of land. Anthony quickly became a prominent figure, representing Hingham in the general court and engaging in community leadership. His military experience in England translated well into his role in New England, where he was appointed Lieutenant in the Hingham Train Band and later Captain. He was actively involved in the defense and development of the town, from signing the charter for the 'Military Company of Massachusetts' in 1638 to operating the first Corn Mill in Hingham in 1643.We are descended through the Wright (Tucker) side of the family.
Histories Anthony Eames (1595-1686) and wife Margery Pierce and Family Immigrate from England to America
Albums 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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Notes - Capt. Anthony Eames, the youngest of Thomas and Millicent Eames’ five children, embarked on a transformative journey from England to America in 1633. At about 23, upon his father's death in 1618, Anthony's life took a decisive turn. His active involvement in local affairs as Churchwarden and Constable of Fordington Manor was a prelude to his decision to emigrate, inspired by letters from his sister-in-law Alice's brothers, who were among the early settlers in Charlestown.
Sailing on the "Recovery" from Weymouth on March 31, 1633, Anthony, his wife Margery, and their children, including their last child Abigail born around 1632, arrived in New England. They first settled in Charlestown, where Anthony, alongside the Sprague brothers, signed the “Selectmen Government Agreement” in February 1634/5.
The family soon moved to Hingham in 1636, receiving a plot of land. Anthony quickly became a prominent figure, representing Hingham in the general court and engaging in community leadership. His military experience in England translated well into his role in New England, where he was appointed Lieutenant in the Hingham Train Band and later Captain. He was actively involved in the defense and development of the town, from signing the charter for the 'Military Company of Massachusetts' in 1638 to operating the first Corn Mill in Hingham in 1643.
In 1645, Anthony was central to a controversial incident in Hingham, leading to community divisions and even affecting the political climate in Boston. Despite this, he continued his service, moving to Marshfield Hills in Plymouth Colony in 1651, where he purchased land and became a respected member of the community. He served as a deputy to the general court and was involved in significant projects like demarcating the boundary between Massachusetts Bay and Plymouth Colonies.
Capt. Anthony Eames' dedication to public service was recognized in 1659 when he petitioned for compensation for his efforts in running the boundary line, a request that was honored by the Massachusetts Bay Legislature.
Margery, his steadfast companion, passed away in 1662 in Marshfield. Anthony lived until 1686, reaching the age of 91.
- Capt. Anthony Eames, the youngest of Thomas and Millicent Eames’ five children, embarked on a transformative journey from England to America in 1633. At about 23, upon his father's death in 1618, Anthony's life took a decisive turn. His active involvement in local affairs as Churchwarden and Constable of Fordington Manor was a prelude to his decision to emigrate, inspired by letters from his sister-in-law Alice's brothers, who were among the early settlers in Charlestown.
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Sources - [S80] Ancestry.com, New England, The Great Migration and The Great Migration Begins, 1620-1635, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2013;).
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https://www.americanancestors.org/DB393/i/12107/1735/0William Sprauge 1609 - 1675
- [S80] Ancestry.com, New England, The Great Migration and The Great Migration Begins, 1620-1635, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2013;).