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FREETHY, William

FREETHY, William

Male Abt 1612 - 1688  (76 years)

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  1. 1.  FREETHY, WilliamFREETHY, William was born about 1612 in England; died in 1688 in USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Differentiator: The Great Migration; Immigrant; First families of NH
    • Great Migration: https://www.americanancestors.org/DB115/rd/7373/583/235162647
    • Web Address: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Freethy-8
    • Occupation: Fisherman
    • Residence: Richmond Island, Cumberland, Maine, USA
    • Arrival: 1635, Maine, USA
    • Departure: 1635
    • Residence: 1652, York, York, Maine, USA

    Notes:

    William Freethy, born around 1612, embarked on a journey to the New World that would significantly shape his life and legacy. It is believed that he arrived on the ship Speedwell in 1635, joining the wave of English settlers seeking new opportunities in America.

    In the early years of his settlement, William found himself on Richmond Island, off the coast of Maine. Here, he was involved in a notable mutiny, a reflection of the challenging and often harsh conditions faced by early colonists in these remote outposts. In 1636, John Winter, who managed Robert Trelawny's fishing operations in Maine, encountered a challenging situation with his crew. He wrote to Trelawny on June 28, 1636, detailing the issues. The crux of the problem was a dispute over payment: the crew members were upset because Winter wouldn't issue them bills for additional money they believed they were owed beyond their agreed shares. Winter himself was unsure if this additional payment had been made. This disagreement led to a serious conflict, with some crew members, believing they were treated unfairly, deciding to leave the plantation. They planned to start fishing on their own, heading westward, though their exact destination was unknown. The mutineers included Lander, suspected to be the ringleader, along with William Ham, Oliver Clarke, John Bellin, William Freethyy, and John Simmons - six men in total. Their return to Trelawny's service was uncertain.

    After his time on Richmond Island, William moved to Portsmouth, where he married Elizabeth in about 1640.

    Later, as s a ferryman in York, Maine, he played a crucial role in providing transportation across waterways, facilitating the movement of people and goods, and contributing to the local economy.

    William Freethy and his wife Elizabeth experienced a series of legal troubles spanning several years, primarily in Portsmouth, where they moved in 1640. Their encounters with the law began with William's indictment by the Saco grand jury for profaning the Sabbath by carrying boards, a violation of His Majesty's law, resulting in a fine of 20 shillings.

    Further issues arose in August 1643 when William was accused of neglecting religious ordinances and refusing to lead an orderly life among his neighbors. This was followed by another incident in September 1645, where he faced a fine for engaging in a fight.

    William's legal troubles continued into the latter part of the 1660s. On October 19, 1667, a grand jury member, James Grant, reported that William was drunk. Acknowledging this offense, William was fined five shillings. Despite these challenges, William and Elizabeth were granted land by the town of York on March 18, 1671/72.

    In the same year, Elizabeth faced her own legal issues. On July 1, 1671, she was convicted of defaming Mrs. Rishworth and excessive drinking. The court fined her 30 shillings for these offenses. However, either due to refusal or neglect on William's part to pay the fine, Elizabeth was subjected to a harsher punishment of fifteen stripes.

    William married UNKNOWN, Elizabeth in 1641 in Portsmouth, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA. Elizabeth was born in 1618 in Cornwall, England; died in 1688 in York, York, Maine, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. FREETHY, Elizabeth  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Mar 1648 in York, York, Maine, USA; died on 19 Apr 1720 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  FREETHY, ElizabethFREETHY, Elizabeth Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 26 Mar 1648 in York, York, Maine, USA; died on 19 Apr 1720 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA.

    Elizabeth married SPENCER, Moses on 1 Jul 1679 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA. Moses (son of SPENCER, Thomas and CHADBOURNE, Patience) was born on 2 Jul 1642 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA; died in 1719 in Kittery, York, Maine, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 3. SPENCER, Moses jr  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1680 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA; died in 1719 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA.
    2. 4. SPENCER, Isaac  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1682 in South Berwick, York, Maine, USA; died in 1720 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA.
    3. 5. SPENCER, Patience  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1683 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA; died in 1761 in Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA.
    4. 6. SPENCER, Mary  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1684 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA; died in 1761 in Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA.

    Elizabeth married BOTTS, Isaac in 1673 in Kittery, York, Maine, USA. Isaac (son of BOTTS, Thomas I and BUSKEY, Elizabeth) was born in 1640 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA; died on 15 Oct 1675 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA; was buried in South Berwick, York, Maine, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 7. BOTTS, Elizabeth  Descendancy chart to this point 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.


Generation: 3

  1. 3.  SPENCER, Moses jr Descendancy chart to this point (2.Elizabeth2, 1.William1) was born in 1680 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA; died in 1719 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA.

  2. 4.  SPENCER, Isaac Descendancy chart to this point (2.Elizabeth2, 1.William1) was born in 1682 in South Berwick, York, Maine, USA; died in 1720 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA.

  3. 5.  SPENCER, Patience Descendancy chart to this point (2.Elizabeth2, 1.William1) was born in 1683 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA; died in 1761 in Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA.

  4. 6.  SPENCER, Mary Descendancy chart to this point (2.Elizabeth2, 1.William1) was born in 1684 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA; died in 1761 in Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA.

  5. 7.  BOTTS, ElizabethBOTTS, Elizabeth Descendancy chart to this point (2.Elizabeth2, 1.William1) 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.

    Elizabeth married BRACKETT, Samuel on 20 Nov 1694 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA. Samuel (son of BRACKETT, Thomas and MITTON, Mary) 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. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 8. BRACKETT, Samuel  Descendancy chart to this point 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.
    2. 9. BRACKETT, Hannah  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Dec 1710 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA; died in 1762.
    3. 10. BRACKETT, Mary  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1705 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA; died on 28 Feb 1773 in Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA.
    4. 11. BRACKETT, Bathsheba  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1708 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA; died on 21 Feb 1802.
    5. 12. BRACKETT, Dorothy  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1728 in Maine, USA; died on 16 Jun 1778 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA.
    6. 13. BRACKETT, Elizabeth  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1710 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA; died in 1762.
    7. 14. BRACKETT, Isaac  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1697 in York, Maine, USA.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  BRACKETT, SamuelBRACKETT, Samuel Descendancy chart to this point (7.Elizabeth3, 2.Elizabeth2, 1.William1) 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:
    1. 15. BRACKETT, Mary  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Oct 1730 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA; died on 16 May 1798 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA.
    2. 16. BRACKETT, Isaac  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Oct 1722 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA; died on 2 Jun 1780 in York, York, Maine, USA.
    3. 17. BRACKETT, John  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Jun 1720 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA; died on 18 Feb 1814 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA.
    4. 18. BRACKETT, Joshua  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Jul 1728 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA; died on 3 Jan 1822 in Acton, York, Maine, USA.
    5. 19. BRACKETT, James  Descendancy chart to this point 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.
    6. 20. BRACKETT, Samuel  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Aug 1724 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA; died on 2 Jun 1801 in York, York, Maine, USA.
    7. 21. BRACKETT, Jacob  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Nov 1737 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA; died on 13 Nov 1739 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA.
    8. 22. BRACKETT, Sarah  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Jun 1736 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA; died on 15 Jun 1737 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA.
    9. 23. BRACKETT, Elizabeth  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Feb 1733 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA; died in 1821 in Bethel, Oxford, Maine, USA.
    10. 24. BRACKETT, Joseph  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Apr 1739 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA; died on 7 Oct 1742 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA.
    11. 25. BRACKETT, Sarah  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Nov 1742 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA.
    12. 26. BRACKETT, Bethsheba  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1741 in York, York, Maine, USA.
    13. 27. BRACKETT, Sarah  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Jun 1736; died on 15 Jun 1739.

  2. 9.  BRACKETT, Hannah Descendancy chart to this point (7.Elizabeth3, 2.Elizabeth2, 1.William1) was born on 24 Dec 1710 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA; died in 1762.

  3. 10.  BRACKETT, Mary Descendancy chart to this point (7.Elizabeth3, 2.Elizabeth2, 1.William1) was born in 1705 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA; died on 28 Feb 1773 in Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA.

  4. 11.  BRACKETT, Bathsheba Descendancy chart to this point (7.Elizabeth3, 2.Elizabeth2, 1.William1) was born in 1708 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA; died on 21 Feb 1802.

  5. 12.  BRACKETT, Dorothy Descendancy chart to this point (7.Elizabeth3, 2.Elizabeth2, 1.William1) was born in 1728 in Maine, USA; died on 16 Jun 1778 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA.

  6. 13.  BRACKETT, Elizabeth Descendancy chart to this point (7.Elizabeth3, 2.Elizabeth2, 1.William1) was born in 1710 in Berwick, York, Maine, USA; died in 1762.

  7. 14.  BRACKETT, Isaac Descendancy chart to this point (7.Elizabeth3, 2.Elizabeth2, 1.William1) was born in 1697 in York, Maine, USA.


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