CLEEVES, Elizabeth
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1. CLEEVES, Elizabeth was born on 14 Dec 1619 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England; died in 1681 in Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine, USA.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Differentiator: The Great Migration; Immigrant; Father was founder of Portland, Maine
- Web Address: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Cleeves-1
Elizabeth married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. MITTON, Martha
was born in 1642 in Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine, USA; died on 10 Feb 1700 in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA.
- 3. MITTON, Dorcas
was born in 1648; died in 1696 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.
Elizabeth married MITTON, Michael in 1637 in Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine, USA. Michael was born about 1615 in Shropshire, England; died on 7 Oct 1661 in Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 4. MITTON, Mary
was born in 1646 in Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine, USA; died on 11 Aug 1676 in Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine, USA.
- 5. MITTON, Elizabeth
was born about 1644 in Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine, USA; died in 1660 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.
- 6. MITTON, Anne
was born about 1638 in Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine, USA; died in 1677 in Sandy Beach, Rye, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA.
- 7. MITTON, Sarah
was born in 1639 in Falmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA; died on 3 Feb 1696 in Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine, USA.
- 8. MITTON, Nathaniel
was born about 1648 in Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine, USA; died on 11 Aug 1679 in Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine, USA.
- 2. MITTON, Martha
was born in 1642 in Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine, USA; died on 10 Feb 1700 in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA.
- 3. MITTON, Dorcas
was born in 1648; died in 1696 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.
Elizabeth married in 1663. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Generation: 2
2. MITTON, Martha (1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1642 in Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine, USA; died on 10 Feb 1700 in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA.
3. MITTON, Dorcas (1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1648; died in 1696 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.
4. MITTON, Mary
(1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1646 in Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine, USA; died on 11 Aug 1676 in Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine, USA.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Differentiator: Killed by Indians; carried away to Quebec and died in captivity within the year.
Notes:
The story of Thomas Brackett and his wife Mary Mitton, as detailed in "The Bracketts of Peaks Island: An Introduction" by Reta Morrill, unfolds as a tale of early American settlers and their struggles. Thomas Brackett, a descendant of George Cleeve, one of Portland's first settlers, arrived in Boston from Scotland around 1629. He and his brother Anthony moved to Falmouth (now Portland) around 1662. Thomas married Mary Mitton, whose parents were Michael Mitton and Elizabeth Cleeve, George Cleeve's daughter.
Thomas Brackett's life was marked by tragedy during the turbulent times of Native American and settler conflicts. In 1676, he was killed by Native Americans, and his wife and children were taken captive. Mary Mitton Brackett died shortly after her capture, but their children survived and were eventually returned. One of their children, Joshua Brackett, who was only two years old at the time of his capture, grew up to father Joshua Jr. and Anthony, from whom the Bracketts and Trotts of Peaks Island descended.
The Brackett family's story is intertwined with the early settlement of New England and reflects the hardships and dangers of the time. Their legacy, particularly in Peaks Island and the broader region of Maine and New Hampshire, is a testament to their resilience and the challenging circumstances of early American life.Mary married BRACKETT, Thomas in 1671 in USA. Thomas (son of BRACKETT, Anthony and (POSSIBLY PRICE), Eleanor Unknown) was born in 1635 in Strawberry Bank, Portsmouth, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA; died on 11 Aug 1676 in Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 9. BRACKETT, Samuel
was born on 27 Apr 1672 in Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine, USA; died on 27 Apr 1752 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA; was buried in York, Maine, USA.
- 10. BRACKETT (DADEY) (HILL), Sarah
was born in 1675 in Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine, USA; died on 19 Jun 1749 in Portsmouth, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA.
- 11. BRACKETT, Mary
was born in 1674 in Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine, USA; died in 1694 in Kittery, York, Maine, USA.
- 12. BRACKETT, Joshua
was born on 19 Jul 1666 in Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine, USA; died on 19 Jun 1749 in Greenland, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA.
Mary married in 1666. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. MITTON, Elizabeth (1.Elizabeth1) was born about 1644 in Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine, USA; died in 1660 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.
6. MITTON, Anne
(1.Elizabeth1) was born about 1638 in Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine, USA; died in 1677 in Sandy Beach, Rye, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Differentiator: Received 100 acres in her grandfather's will (George Cleeves); taken captive by indians but escaped
Notes:
In the tumultuous era of King Philip's War, a period marked by violent conflicts between Native American tribes and English settlers, the story of Ann Mitton Brackett and her family stands out as a remarkable tale of resilience and survival.
Ann Mitton, a granddaughter of George Cleeves, one of the earliest settlers and founders of Portland, Maine, then known as Casco, was married to Anthony Brackett. They lived on a farm along Back Cove, near the area that is now home to Deering Oaks and the University of Southern Maine campus. This picturesque region, with its abundant natural resources, was also a flashpoint for the escalating tensions between the English settlers and the Native American tribes.
The Bracketts, like many settlers, were caught in the crossfire of these growing hostilities. Their lives were upended in August 1676 when Simon, known as "the Yankee Killer," a Native American who had escaped from captivity in Massachusetts, led a war party in a surprise attack against Casco. The Brackett family, including Ann and Anthony, their children, and a slave, were captured during this raid.
The capture of the Brackett family was a harrowing experience, but it was Ann's ingenuity and skills that turned the tide. Known for her adeptness in needlework, Ann played a crucial role in their escape. She skillfully repaired a damaged canoe, which the family then used to navigate across Casco Bay. This daring escape was a testament to Ann's resourcefulness and determination to save her family from captivity.
After a perilous journey across the bay, the Brackett family reached Black Point. There, they found a vessel bound for Piscataqua, which offered them safe passage and a route to freedom. This escape was not just a physical journey but also a symbol of the resilience and courage that many settlers had to summon in the face of adversity.
The story of Ann Mitton Brackett and her family is set against the backdrop of King Philip's War, a conflict that had far-reaching consequences for both the Native American tribes and the English settlers. The war, characterized by its brutality and the profound sense of fear it instilled in the communities, marked a significant chapter in the history of New England.
Ann Mitton Brackett's story is a poignant reminder of the individual struggles and acts of bravery that occurred during this turbulent period in American history. Her actions not only ensured the survival of her family but also left a legacy of courage and resilience that continues to be remembered and honored.Family/Spouse: BRACKETT, Capt Anthony. Capt (son of BRACKETT, Anthony and (POSSIBLY PRICE), Eleanor Unknown) was born on 14 Jul 1636 in Portsmouth, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA; died on 21 Sep 1689 in Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 13. BRACKETT +, Mary
was born about 1668 in Portland, Cumberland, Maine, USA; died on 19 Jul 1742 in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.
- 14. BRACKETT, Seth
was born in 1665; died in May 1690 in Portland, Cumberland, Maine, USA.
- 15. BRACKETT, Keziah
was born in 1671 in Sandy beach, Rye, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA; died on 20 Mar 1733 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.
- 16. BRACKETT, Anthony
was born in 1669 in Portland, Cumberland, Maine, USA; died on 28 Jun 1716 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.
- 17. BRACKETT, Elinor
was born in 1660 in Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine, USA; died in 1708.
7. MITTON, Sarah (1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1639 in Falmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA; died on 3 Feb 1696 in Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine, USA.
8. MITTON, Nathaniel
(1.Elizabeth1) was born about 1648 in Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine, USA; died on 11 Aug 1679 in Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine, USA.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Differentiator: Killed by Indians
Notes:
Cattle precipitated the events of August 11, 1676 but probably provided only the immediate circumstance. On the 9th, neighboring Indians killed one of Anthony Brackett's cows. The circumstances are now unknown, but surely the Indians were making a point. Brackett was promised assistance in finding the culprits by an Indian named Simon whom, as historian William Willis' writes, "insinuated himself into his (Brackett's) confidence". This Simon turned out to be the Yankee Killer from Metacomet's army. He had recently escaped from Dover prison where he was held for murders committed during the previous summer. Simon is said to have had a "counterfeit pass". It is unlikely the Casco settlers knew any of this, but they were suspicious enough to send a report to Major Waldron at Dover. Travel was difficult, and communications were bad.
Simon promised to bring the cattle slayers to Brackett, and he did. Very early on the morning of the 12th, Simon arrived with a war party whom he said killed the cow. Hardly contrite, the Indians ransacked the house and confiscated all the guns. Brackett asked the meaning of all this; he must have been stunned as it was obvious what was happening. Simon reputedly replied, "So it must be." Certainly it must, if the Indians were to reassert some control over their homelands.
Brackett and his family were given the choice of submission to their captors or death. Ann Brackett's brother, Nathaniel Mitton, was visiting at the time. Mitton was unmarried and possibly quite a young man which might explain what happened next. He "offered some resistance" and was immediately killed. Certainly, this example provided the Brackett's with adequate incentive for submissive behavior. The two parents, five children and a Negro slave were bound together and carried off into captivity.
Generation: 3
9. BRACKETT, Samuel
(4.Mary2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 27 Apr 1672 in Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine, USA; died on 27 Apr 1752 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA; was buried in York, Maine, USA.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Differentiator: Captured by Indians in 11 Aug 1676 attack; returned with 1678 treat
Notes:
Samuel Brackett was the son of Thomas Brackett and Mary Mitton. After his parents' death when he was around six years old, he was taken captive by Indians. Upon his redemption from captivity by his grandfather, he went to live with his aunt Martha in Kittery, Maine. He married Elizabeth Botts on November 20, 1694
Samuel married BOTTS, Elizabeth on 20 Nov 1694 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA. Elizabeth (daughter of BOTTS, Isaac and FREETHY, Elizabeth) was born in 1673 in Kittery, York, Maine, USA; died on 21 Apr 1753 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA; was buried in York, Maine, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 18. BRACKETT, Samuel
was born on 6 Sep 1695 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA; died on 31 Dec 1786 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA; was buried in York, Maine, USA.
- 19. BRACKETT, Hannah
was born on 24 Dec 1710 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA; died in 1762.
- 20. BRACKETT, Mary
was born in 1705 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA; died on 28 Feb 1773 in Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA.
- 21. BRACKETT, Bathsheba
was born in 1708 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA; died on 21 Feb 1802.
- 22. BRACKETT, Dorothy
was born in 1728 in Maine, USA; died on 16 Jun 1778 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA.
- 23. BRACKETT, Elizabeth
was born in 1710 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA; died in 1762.
- 24. BRACKETT, Isaac
was born in 1697 in York, Maine, USA.
10. BRACKETT (DADEY) (HILL), Sarah
(4.Mary2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1675 in Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine, USA; died on 19 Jun 1749 in Portsmouth, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Differentiator: Captured by Indians in 11 Aug 1676 attack; returned with 1678 treaty
11. BRACKETT, Mary
(4.Mary2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1674 in Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine, USA; died in 1694 in Kittery, York, Maine, USA.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Differentiator: Captured by Indians in 11 Aug 1676 attack; returned with 1678 treaty
12. BRACKETT, Joshua
(4.Mary2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 19 Jul 1666 in Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine, USA; died on 19 Jun 1749 in Greenland, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Differentiator: Captured by Indians in 11 Aug 1676 attack; returned with 1678 treaty
13. BRACKETT +, Mary
(6.Anne2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born about 1668 in Portland, Cumberland, Maine, USA; died on 19 Jul 1742 in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Differentiator: Taken captive by indians along with parents in 1676 but escaped
14. BRACKETT, Seth
(6.Anne2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1665; died in May 1690 in Portland, Cumberland, Maine, USA.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Differentiator: Taken captive by indians along with parents in 1676 but escaped
15. BRACKETT, Keziah
(6.Anne2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1671 in Sandy beach, Rye, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA; died on 20 Mar 1733 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Differentiator: Taken captive by indians along with parents in 1676 but escaped
16. BRACKETT, Anthony
(6.Anne2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1669 in Portland, Cumberland, Maine, USA; died on 28 Jun 1716 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Differentiator: Taken captive by indians along with parents in 1676 but escaped
17. BRACKETT, Elinor
(6.Anne2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1660 in Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine, USA; died in 1708.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Differentiator: Taken captive by indians along with parents in 1676 but escaped
Generation: 4
18. BRACKETT, Samuel
(9.Samuel3, 4.Mary2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 6 Sep 1695 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA; died on 31 Dec 1786 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA; was buried in York, Maine, USA.
Family/Spouse: BRACKETT, Abigail. Abigail was buried in York, Maine, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Samuel married EMERY, Sarah on 11 Aug 1723 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA. Sarah (daughter of EMERY, Job and NASON, Charity) was born on 4 Feb 1700 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA; died on 20 Dec 1742 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA; was buried in York, Maine, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 25. BRACKETT, Mary
was born on 2 Oct 1730 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA; died on 16 May 1798 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA.
- 26. BRACKETT, Isaac
was born on 7 Oct 1722 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA; died on 2 Jun 1780 in York, York, Maine, USA.
- 27. BRACKETT, John
was born on 29 Jun 1720 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA; died on 18 Feb 1814 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA.
- 28. BRACKETT, Joshua
was born on 9 Jul 1728 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA; died on 3 Jan 1822 in Acton, York, Maine, USA.
- 29. BRACKETT, James
was born on 10 Apr 1726 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA; died on 3 Jan 1825 in China, Kennebec, Maine, USA; was buried in China, Kennebec County, Maine, USA.
- 30. BRACKETT, Samuel
was born on 5 Aug 1724 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA; died on 2 Jun 1801 in York, York, Maine, USA.
- 31. BRACKETT, Jacob
was born on 8 Nov 1737 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA; died on 13 Nov 1739 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA.
- 32. BRACKETT, Sarah
was born on 8 Jun 1736 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA; died on 15 Jun 1737 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA.
- 33. BRACKETT, Elizabeth
was born on 20 Feb 1733 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA; died in 1821 in Bethel, Oxford, Maine, USA.
- 34. BRACKETT, Joseph
was born on 7 Apr 1739 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA; died on 7 Oct 1742 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA.
- 35. BRACKETT, Sarah
was born on 15 Nov 1742 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA.
- 36. BRACKETT, Bethsheba
was born in 1741 in York, York, Maine, USA.
- 37. BRACKETT, Sarah
was born on 8 Jun 1736; died on 15 Jun 1739.
- 25. BRACKETT, Mary
19. BRACKETT, Hannah (9.Samuel3, 4.Mary2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 24 Dec 1710 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA; died in 1762.
20. BRACKETT, Mary (9.Samuel3, 4.Mary2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1705 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA; died on 28 Feb 1773 in Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA.
21. BRACKETT, Bathsheba (9.Samuel3, 4.Mary2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1708 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA; died on 21 Feb 1802.
22. BRACKETT, Dorothy (9.Samuel3, 4.Mary2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1728 in Maine, USA; died on 16 Jun 1778 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA.
23. BRACKETT, Elizabeth (9.Samuel3, 4.Mary2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1710 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA; died in 1762.
24. BRACKETT, Isaac (9.Samuel3, 4.Mary2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1697 in York, Maine, USA.