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NUTE (NEWTE), James

Male 1613 - 1691  (78 years)

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  • Name NUTE (NEWTE), James  [1, 2, 3] 
    Birth 1613  Tiverton, Cheshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Residence Between 1623 and 1923  Strafford, New Hampshire, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Arrival 1631  New Hampshire, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    sent by Capt John Mason to Dover, NH 
    Differentiator Signer of the Dover Combination 
    Great Migration James arrived with his brother, John, in 1631 under the auspices of Captain John Mason to settle his Laconia Patent at Dover Neck, NH. 
    Web Address https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Nute-5 
    Residence Between 1633 and 1883  Strafford, New Hampshire, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Death 1691  Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I9748  My Genealogy
    Last Modified 15 Jul 2024 

    Family SARAH,   b. 1619   d. 1671, Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 52 years) 
    Marriage Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Married 1643  Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. NUTE, James,   b. Jan 1643, Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 24 Oct 1691, Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 48 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     2. NUTE, Abraham,   b. 1644, Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 4 Aug 1724, Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 80 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     3. NUTE, Sarah,   b. 11 Jan 1648, Durham, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 14 Oct 1698, Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 50 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    ▻ BUNKER, James II  m. Abt 1650
     4. NUTE, Martha,   b. 1653  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    Family ID F7159  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 15 Jul 2024 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 1613 - Tiverton, Cheshire, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Between 1623 and 1923 - Strafford, New Hampshire, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsArrival - sent by Capt John Mason to Dover, NH - 1631 - New Hampshire, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Between 1633 and 1883 - Strafford, New Hampshire, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 1643 - Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 1691 - Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - - Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA Link to Google Earth
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  • Photos
    The First Parish in Dover, New Hampshire : two hundred and fiftieth anniversary, October 28, 1883.
    Historic Dover Point Map w Family
    History of Dover, New Hampshire : containing historical, genealogical and industrial data of its early settlers, their struggle
    P1010016
    Memorial Marker James Nute
    Nute-Ham Cemetery, Dover, NH
    At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.

    Documents At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.

    Histories
    Signing of the Dover Combination    		Signing of the Dover Combination
    James Nute    		James Nute
    The Story of James Nute    		The Story of James Nute
    nute bio    		nute bio

    External Links
    WikiTree: James Nute (1613-1691)    		WikiTree: James Nute (1613-1691)
    James Nute (also spelled Newte), an early settler in Dover, New Hampshire, was part of the group of "stewards and servants" sent by Captain John Mason to manage the mills and settlement at "Great Works," South Berwick, around 1630. He eventually moved to Dover, likely around 1634. In Dover, Nute initially resided on Low Street before moving to the Back River District around 1661, where he purchased land that remained in his family for generations. The last name of his wife Sarah is not recorded, but she might have been one of the women who arrived on the ship "Pied-Cow" in 1634. James and Sarah may have been Quakers or at least Quaker sympathizers as they were fined for not attending church and entertaining Quakers.

    We are descended on the Laviolette (DeRochemont) line through two of their children, James and Sarah. Their daughter Martha married William Damm, and the two of them lived in the Damm Garrison still standing and available for touring through the Woodman Institute Musem. James Nute's tombstone, restored in 1968, indicates he was killed by Native Americans in 1691. The family plot, located on the west bank of the Back River (Bellamy River Wildlife Management Area), also includes other family members.

    Albums
    The Dover Combination    		The Dover Combination (2)
    The Dover Combination, signed in 1640, was an important agreement in the early colonial history of America. It was signed by the settlers of Dover, which is now in New Hampshire.
    Great Migration    		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.
    Founding Families of Dover    		Founding Families of Dover (1)
    Dover, New Hampshire, holds the distinction of being the oldest permanent settlement in the state and the seventh oldest in the United States, established in 1623 by William and Edward Hilton at Pomeroy Cove on Dover Point. Originally known as Bristol, the area saw a second settlement at Dover Neck in 1633. Briefly an independent colony named Northam, it was officially named Dover in 1637, potentially after Robert Dover, an English lawyer known for his resistance to Puritanism.

    The early township encompassed what are now Durham, Madbury, Newington, Lee, Somersworth, and Rollinsford. Nicknamed "the Garrison City" due to its garrisoned homes built from abundant trees for protection, Dover thrived despite challenges. The town utilized the Cocheco River for industrial purposes as early as 1642, starting with a sawmill, and later developing an extensive shipbuilding industry in the 1700s. By 1830, Dover had evolved into a prominent cotton goods manufacturer, with the Dover Cotton Factory established in 1814 marking the beginning of its textile industry.

  • Notes 
    • James Nute, an early settler in Dover, New Hampshire, was part of the group of "stewards and servants" sent by Captain John Mason to manage the mills and settlement at "Great Works," South Berwick, around 1630. His exact role in this endeavor is unclear, but he eventually moved to Dover, likely around 1634 or 1635, and was definitely there by 1640, as evidenced by his signing of the "Combination" agreement for good governance.

      In Dover, Nute initially resided on Low Street before moving to the Back River District around 1661, where he purchased land that remained in his family for generations. This farm became one of the best in the area. While his birth year is unknown, he was probably around 25 when he arrived in America and likely lived into his eighties. The last name of his wife Sarah is not recorded, but she might have been one of the women who arrived on the ship "Pied-Cow" in 1634.

      Nute was an active and respected member of the Dover community, serving as a Selectman in 1659 and 1660 and frequently on the Grand Jury. However, he once faced reprimand and a warning from the court for insulting the Town Clerk. His religious commitment waned after moving across the Back River, leading to his court presentation in 1662 for missing church services and entertaining Quaker missionaries, resulting in a fine.

      James Nute had at least three children: James (b. 1643), who lived on the family farm and likely died around 1691; Abraham (b. 1647), who was alive in 1724; and Martha (b. 1653), who married William Dam and lived in the William Dam garrison. James Nute's tombstone, restored in 1968, indicates he was born in 1613, arrived in Portsmouth in 1631, settled in Dover in 1640, and was killed by Native Americans in 1691. The family plot, located on the west bank of the Back River (Bellamy River Wildlife Management Area), also includes other family members.
    • James Nute was born 1617 in Tiverton, England, and died Aft. 1691 in Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire. He married Sarah.

      Includes NotesNotes for James Nute:
      Immigrant

      Spelled his name 'Newte' which corresponds with the English surname born by a family of distinction living in Teverton, Devonshire, in the reign of Elizabeth. The members of this English family were loyalists during the civil war and many were clergymen in the Church of England in the 17th and 18th centuries. James came to Portsmouth in 1631, one of the company of planters, stewards and servants sent by Capt. John Mason to settle his patent. James signed the combination in Dover 1640; gr. jury 1643,1651; selectman 1660. He bought lots 9 and 10 before 1648 and was given 6 acres in Cochecho Marsh on the upperside of Garrison Hill in Dover. On the tax lists of Dover 1648-1675. He had a land grant at Back River and bought another from John Newgrove. Moved to the Back River area about 1661 and was in court for absence from church and for entertaining Quakers, for which he was fined. His wife Sarah was called a 'base jade' by William Storer in 1652. James and Sarah Nute deeded homestead to son Abraham and other land to son James in 1671, both deeds to take effect after the elder Nutes' deaths. his grave stone stands in the fam. grave yard, ' Mr J Nute ae 78.' . The Back River farm remained in continuous possession of his descendants until at least 1923.
      "Gen. Dict. of ME & NH," p. 515; "Piscat. Pioneers," p. 319.; "Hist. of Dover, NH," p. 412-417.

      Children of James Nute and Sarah are:

      +Mary Nute, b. 1647, Dover, NH, d. Aft. August 1714, Newington, NH.
      James Nute, b. 1643, Dover, NH, d. date unknown.
      Abraham Nute, b. 1644, Dover, NH, d. date unknown.
      Sarah Nute, b. January 01, 1647/48, Dover, NH, d. date unknown.
      Martha Nute, b. 1653, Dover, NH, d. date unknown.
      Leah Nute, b. 1655, d. date unknown.

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      James Nute came to America from Tiverton, in the County of Devonshire, England. He arrived with his brother, John, in 1631 under the auspices of Captain John Mason to settle his Laconia Patent at Dover Neck, NH. He signed the Dover Combination, now in the English Archives in London, England, on 20 Oct 1640. He served on the Grand Jury in 1643 and served as Selectman of Dover in 1659. He signed his name James Newte. His wife's name was Sarah. In the "Quaker Families" it is recorded that James Nute and his wife and son were among those fined in 1663 for absenting themselves from official worship in order to be with Quakers. They were absent on 25 Sundays and in addition had committed the offense of entertaining Quakers for four hours in one day. In the "History of Strafford County" it is recorded that it was about 1650 that James Nute bought lots numbers 9 and 10 from the grantees Barthey Smeg and John Ugrove, these lots being south of lot number 11, owned by Deacon John Dam. James is buried in the family plot on the west bank of Back River (Bellemy River?) with his daughter, Martha, and her husband, William Dam. James was born 1612, died 1698.

      from Piscataqua Pioneers (pgs. 137-8)

      NUTE, JAMES. He was one of the party of "stewards and servants" sent over by Capt. John Mason between 1630 and 1634, to manage the mills and settlement at "Great Works," South Berwick, which was commenced about 1630. His name is spelled "Newt" in the list of men. Just what part of the work he engaged in is not known or how long he remained there. He finally crossed the river and became an early settler in Dover, where he could get all the land he wanted, as he could not do under the lordship of Capt. Mason, who would not sell his land, but only lease it. The list of names of the men in whose company Mr. Nute came over, can be found on page 26 of Stackpole's History of Old Kittery.
      Probably he joined the Dover Neck settlement sometime in 1634, or '35. It is certain he was there in 1640, as he signed the "Combination" agreement for good government in that year. His residence was on Low street until about 1661, when he removed to the Back River District, having purchased land which has remained in possession of the Nute family to the present time (1918). It is one of the best farms in that section of Dover, He was alive there in 1691, but just what year he died is not known, nor the date of his birth, but probably he was a young man of twenty-five years, and lived to pass the four score mark, as several of his descendants have done on that farm. His wife's name is not known, but she may have been one of the twenty-two young women who came over in the ship "Pied-Cow," in 1634 and landed at "Cow Cove."

      James Nute's name appears in the town records,in business affairs, many times, showing that he was a citizen of good standing. The Court records, however, show that he was at one time "presented for abusing the Town Clerk (Pomfrett) in saying he was a deceitful man and had a deceitful heart." The Court reprimanded him and warned him not to commit such an offense again, and placed him under bonds to keep the peace with the clerk. He was one of the Selectmen in 1659 and in 1660. He served on the Grand Jury several times. He officiated in other minor offices, like a good citizen.

      After he moved across the Back River it was much further to go to attend meetings on the Lord's Day. His home on The Neck was near the meeting house, and he and his family were regular attendants. So it came to pass that he became somewhat negligent in crossing the river on Sunday. The result was that he was "Presented in court (in 1662) for being absent twenty139 six days from church meetings, and for entertaining the Quaker missionaries four hours." He was admonished for absence from meetings, and fined according to law, forty shillings per hour.

      Children: (1) James, b. 1643; m. Mary .Lived on the home farm; d. ab. 1691.(2) Abraham,b. 1647; m. ; he was living in 1724.(3) Martha, b. 1653; m. ab. 1678, William Dam; they lived in the William Dam garrison.

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      The First Parish in Dover, New Hampshire : two hundred and fiftieth anniversary, October 28, 1883.      		 The First Parish in Dover, New Hampshire : two hundred and fiftieth anniversary, October 28, 1883.


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    3. [S1763] Ancestry.com, History of Dover, New Hampshire : containing historical, genealogical and industrial data of its early settlers, their struggle, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations Inc; Location: Provo, UT; Date: 2005;).
      History of Dover, New Hampshire : containing historical, genealogical and industrial data of its early settlers, their struggle      		 History of Dover, New Hampshire : containing historical, genealogical and industrial data of its early settlers, their struggle



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