Great Migration
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.Matches 1 to 50 of 119 » See Gallery
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| 3 |  | Wikipedia: Henry Adams (1583-1646) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Adams_(farmer) Henry and Edith "Rosamund" (Squire) Adams emigrated to Braintree, Massachusetts in 1632 or 33. They are the emigrant ancestors of U.S. Presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams and 2nd great grandparents of U.S. Founding Father Samuel Adams. We are descended from Henry and Edith through the Laviolette (DeRochemont) line. I was accepted as a member of DAR after documenting our lineage to Ebenezer Adams, grandson of Joseph Adams, uncle of President John Adams. This makes President John Adams my 1st cousin 9X removed, John Quincy my 2nd cousin 8x removed, and Samuel Adams my 1st cousin 10X removed. | |
| 4 | | Great Migration: John Alden (1599-1687) https://www.americanancestors.org/DB393/rd/12107/21/235171134 John was a member of the Mayflower’s crew, working as a cooper to maintain the ships barrels, and he was among the signers of the Mayflower Compact. John was given the choice by his employers to stay in America or return to England after the voyage, and he chose to stay and marry Priscilla Mullins, who had lost her entire family the first winter in Plymouth. The couple’s love was immortalized in an 1858 bestselling poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow - a direct descendant of John and Priscilla - titled ‘The Courtship of Miles Standish’. We are descended through our Laviolette (DeRochemont) branch. After fully documenting our lineage, I was accepted as a member of The General Society of Mayflower Descendants. This means that other family who wish to join are able to do so by using that same documented line. | |
| 5 | | Great Migration: John Barnes (1608-1671) https://www.americanancestors.org/DB393/rd/12107/97/235171916 John Barnes immigrated in 1632 and married Mary Plummer in 1633. Mary was already in Plymouth with a sister Anne. Mary and Anne's origins are unknown. They may have come on their own or, more likely, as part of some family of a different surname. John was frequently in court, the records of which still exist. He has been described as a man of high social standing but in court a lot, who had a dark side to him and at was often at odds with authority figures. He was also known for frequent drunkenness. We are descended from John and Mary through the Laviolette (DeRochemont/Shorey) line. | |
| 6 | | Great Migration: Samuel Bass (1600-1694) https://www.americanancestors.org/DB393/i/12107/122/23894481 Samuel Bass, came to New England with his wife Anne, and probably one or two young children, among the first settlers of the Massachusetts colony about 1630, or soon after, and settled in Roxbury. Their names were among the earliest members of the first church in that town, which was gathered as early as 1632, where they may be seen at this day. He was admitted freeman, May 14, 1634, then removed his family to Braintree, Massachusetts. He was admitted a member of the “First Congregational Church,” having been dismissed and recommended to them from the church in Roxbury. He was chosen and ordained the first deacon of the church in Braintree, which office he held for about fifty years. We are descended through the Laviolette (DeRochemont) line. | |
| 7 | | WikiTree: Edward Bates (1606-1686) There are many trees online that are confused between two Edward Bates. Our Edward Bates married Susannah Putnam in Beachampton, Buckinghamshire, England in 1631 and migrated in about 1638, qualifying him as a Great Migration immigrant. However, the GM profile is for the other Edward Bates. Edward and Susannah migrated to New England about 1638, and Edward became a Freeman in Massachusetts on 13 Mar 1638/9. We are descended from this couple through the Laviolette (DeRochement/Shorey) line. | |
| 8 | | Great Migration: Gregory Baxter (1606-1659) https://www.americanancestors.org/DB393/rd/12107/137/235172579 Gregory and Margaret (Paddy) Baxter arrived on Winthrop's Fleet in 1630 and settled in Braintree where all four of their children were born. We are descended on the Laviolette (DeRochement) side from their daughter Abigail who married Joseph Adams Sr., son of Henry Adams. | |
| 9 | | Great Migration: Zachary Bicknell (1590-1636) https://www.americanancestors.org/DB114/rd/7051/282/235167709 Zachary migrated to New England with his wife Agnes and their son John. They set sail from Weymouth, co. Dorset, England on March 20, 1635 in the company of 21 other families from Dorset and Somerset with Rev. Joseph Hull; arriving in Boston harbor on May 6, 1635. They were among the original settlers of Weymouth. We are descended from Zachary and Agnes from the Laviolette (DeRochemont-Shorey) line. | |
| 10 | | WikiTree: Anthony Brackett (1613-1691) Anthony migrated prior to 1640 and probably about 1630; his origins are unknown. Some sources say he was possibly from Scotland. His wife Eleanor's last name is unknown, although some sources indicate she may have been a Price, sister of Joan Price married to George Cleeve. There was much tragedy in the Brackett family, with two sons, daughters-in-law, and grandchildren killed or taken captive in Indian raids in the Casco Bay area of what was to become Maine. Then, on September 29, 1691, in what is now Rye, New Hampshire, a group of about forty Native Americans came down the coast from York, Maine and attacked. Ten settlers were killed in the marsh while cutting hay, three were killed when their homes were burned, and seven were captured and taken to Canada. The victims were primarily from the Brackett and Rand families. Anthony Brackett and his wife Eleanor, were killed along with several of their children and grandchildren. His home was also burned in the raid. We are descended from Anthony and Eleanor through the Laviolette ((DeRochemont-Shorey) line. | |
| 11 | | Great Migration: Simon Bradstreet (1603-1697) https://www.americanancestors.org/DB393/rd/12107/209/235173372 Simon Bradstreet was a New England merchant, politician and colonial administrator who served as the last governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Arriving in Massachusetts on the Winthrop Fleet in 1630, Bradstreet was almost constantly involved in the politics of the colony and became its governor only in 1679. Simon was married to Anne, the daughter of Massachusetts co-founder Thomas Dudley. Anne was also the most prominent of early English poets of North America and first writer in England's North American colonies to be published. She is the first Puritan figure in American Literature and notable for her large corpus of poetry, as well as personal writings published posthumously. We are descended from Simon and Anne through the Laviolette (DeRochemont) line. | |
| 12 | | WikiTree: Nicholas Byram (1610-1688) It is hard to know if this is true or not. It may be, but it also maybe family legend. Nicholas Byram, according to family tradition, was the son of an English gentleman of some prominence.William's parents moved from England to Ireland about the time he was born in 1610. His father sent him at the age of sixteen to visit his friends in England, in the charge of a man who betrayed his trust, robbed him of his money, and took him to the West Indies, supposedly to Barbados. There he was sold to service to pay his passage, and after his term expired he made his way to New England in 1633 and settled at Weymouth. What we do know is that he was there at that time, and he married Susannah, daughter of Abraham Shaw, in Dedham about 1635. In 1660 he bought three proprietary or original purchase rights in Bridgewater where the young family settled. William's profession was as a physician, which explains his title. We are descended from Nicholas and Susannah through the Laviolete (DeRochemont-Shorey) line. | |
| 13 | | Great Migration: William Chadbourne (1582-1652) https://www.americanancestors.org/DB115/i/7373/33/235156279 In 1634, William arrived in New England aboard the ship "Pied Cow" with James Wall and John Goddard. They were under a contract with Captain John Mason of London's Laconia Company to build mills in Berwick. William, a master carpenter, played a significant role in constructing the first water-powered sawmill and gristmill in New England. William married Elizabeth Sparry on October 8, 1609, in England. The couple had several children, but Elizabeth's life after their marriage remains largely undocumented. It is believed that she died in England. The house William built in Berwick, Maine, is believed to be the oldest in the state, with part of its foundation under a house at the northwest corner of Brattle and Vine Streets. This property was later deeded to his son-in-law, Thomas Spencer. We have six separate branches of descent from this couple on both the Wright (Tucker) line and Laviolette (DeRochemont) line. | |
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| 15 | | Great Migration: Richard Church (1608-1668) https://www.americanancestors.org/DB393/rd/12107/360/235175056 Richard Church embarked on a journey from England to the New World as a passenger on the Winthrop Fleet in 1630, settling in the Plymouth Colony. In Plymouth, Richard married Elizabeth Warren, the daughter of Richard Warren, a Mayflower passenger. Elizabeth came to Plymouth Colony with her mother and siblings in 1623 on the ship "Anne." Richard was a carpenter, and his craftsmanship was likely a valuable asset in the growing colony. We are descended from Richard and Elizabeth on the Wright (Tucker) line. | |
| 16 | | Great Migration: George Cleeve (1586-1667) https://www.americanancestors.org/DB393/rd/12107/383/235175320 George Cleeve was a vintner in England . George emigrated to what is now New England in 1630, settling first in Spurwink, Maine (near today's Cape Elizabeth), and at Falmouth (today's Portland) in 1633. In 1637, Sir Ferdinando Gorges granted George and associate Richard Tucker 1,500 acres at Machegonne (Portland Neck) that included the area of today's downtown Portland. George is known as the father of Portland, and a statue is erected in modern Portland commemorating this. His career was both contentious and litigious, engaged in frequent land disputes and vying with Gorges' Province of Maine for jurisdiction over the area north of Cape Porpoise. In a letter to Governor John Winthrop from a contemporary, he was described as"a firebrand of dissension and hath set the whole Province together by the ears." He married Joan Price in England in 1618; George made several trips back and forth to England during his career and it is unknown on which trip she emigrated. Even before he left England, George was involved in a suit against his father-in-law, John Price. Not muchy is known of Joan's life but she is a docoumented "Gateway Ancestor" to royalty. The early records of Maine are filled with less than admirable descriptives of his nature. His hatred for Ferdinando Gorges, and others of the titled class, was pronounced, and he attempted every coercion possible to defame those who stood in his way, or to misrepresent his aim to others in order to pursue his own gain. That he was initially, to those who knew nothing of his character, persuasive and charming, is apparent, but it was not long before he had alienated every person of power in both Maine and Massachusetts. We are descended from George and Joan through the Laviolette (DeRochemont-Shorey) line. | |
| 17 | | WikiTree: Henry Donnell (1602-1691) Henry's journey to New England likely began around 1631, possibly on a fishing voyage with George Jewell. By 1635 or 1636, he found himself in York, Maine, where he married Frances Gooch. Here, Henry transitioned from a fisherman to an innkeeper. His inn, strategically located on the road from York Street to Stage Neck, became a hub for transient fishermen and travelers. He also established a fishery on Bragdon's Island. For about 18 years, Henry lived and managed a fishing enterprise on Jewell's Island in Casco Bay, which he acquired shortly after Jewell's death in 1638. Meanwhile, his wife, Frances, adeptly ran the inn back in York. Court records indicate that Henry and Frances lived apart prior to 1667, with Frances authorized to retain earnings from the inn. In 1671, she was noted for furnishing beer for the county courts. We are descended from Henry and Frances on the Wright (Tucker) line. | |
| 18 | | Great Migration: Thomas Dudley https://www.americanancestors.org/DB393/rd/12107/581/235178649 Thomas and Dorothy (Yorke) Dudley were passengers in 1630 aboard the Flagship Arbella of the Winthrop Fleet, along with their children, including Samuel and Anne, We have lines of descent on the Laviolette (DeRochemont) branch from both of these children. Thomas was a New England colonial magistrate who served several terms as governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Dudley was the chief founder of Newtowne, later Cambridge, Massachusetts, and built the town's first home. He provided land and funds to establish the Roxbury Latin School and signed Harvard College's new charter during his 1650 term as governor. Dudley was a devout Puritan who opposed religious views not conforming with his. Thomas is a known Gateway Ancestor to royalty through his mother Susanna Thorne and father Roger Dudley. While the paternal ancestry of Thomas Dudley has long been questioned, after a careful reading of the documentatio, which I have attached to the tree, for our family tree I have accepted the lineage detailed by Marshall Kirk in 1993. | |
| 19 | | WikiTree: Samuel Dudley (1608-1683) Rev. Samuel Dudley came to America in 1630 with his father Thomas and Governor Winthrop. Samuel initially lived in Cambridge, Ipswich, and Salisbury, engaging in farming and planting. Around 1632, he married Mary Winthrop, daughter of Governor John Winthrop, further intertwining two influential colonial families. His second wife was Mary Byley and then his third, Elizabeth Smith from whom we are descended through their son Stephen (on the Laviolette-DeRochemont line). In 1650, Samuel was called to Exeter to serve as a minister, a role he embraced and fulfilled until his death in 1683 at the age of 74. | |
| 20 | | Great Migration: William Mullins (1572-1621) https://www.americanancestors.org/DB393/rd/12107/1315/235189380 William Mullins, his wife Alice, and two children traveled as passengers on the historic 1620 voyage to America on the Pilgrim ship Mayflower. He was a signatory to the Mayflower Compact. Mullins died in the pilgrims' first winter in Plymouth, with his wife and son dying soon after. Their daughter Priscilla was the only surviving family member. We are descended from the Mullins through the Laviolette (DeRochemont) line. | |
| 21 | | Great Migration: Anthony Eames (1595-1686) https://www.americanancestors.org/DB115/rd/7373/387/235160237 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 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. | |
| 22 | | Great Migration: Anthony Emery (1601-1680) https://www.americanancestors.org/DB115/rd/7373/441/235161259 Anthony Emery, a carpenter from Romsey, Hampshire, England, set sail for America with his wife Frances Porter aboard the ship "James" in 1635. Together with his brother John and John's family, they embarked on a journey that would significantly shape their lives. Upon arrival in Boston on June 3, 1635, Anthony initially settled in Newbury. Around 1640, he moved to Dover, where he became an influential community member, signing the "Dover Constitution" and running an "Ordinary" (an establishment serving wine and food). He was also appointed as a selectman and was granted the right to operate a ferry and an inn in 1650. Despite facing fines for questioning the authority of the court in Kittery and for entertaining Quakers, Anthony's prominence in the community was evident. He served multiple times as a juryman and selectman, acknowledging himself subject to the government of Massachusetts Bay. We are descended from Anthony and Frances through the Laviolette (DeRochemont) line. | |
| 23 | | Great Migration: John Emery (1599-1683) https://www.americanancestors.org/DB115/rd/7373/446/235162373 John Emery along with his wife Alice Grantham and their children, accompanied by his brother Anthony Emery, set sail from Southampton on April 3, 1635, aboard the ship "James." They arrived in Boston on June 3, 1635, and soon after, John and his family settled in Newbury. A couple of interesting notes: John Emery faced legal issues in 1663 for entertaining Quakers, a controversial act at the time. He was fined £4 and court costs for his hospitality towards them. We are descended from John and Alice on the Laviolette (Shorey) line. In 1646, the same year that Alice died, John was fined for "miscarriage" with the wife of Henry Travers. Ironically, we are descended from Henry Travers and his wife Bridget on the Wright (Tucker) line | |
| 24 | | Great Migration: Ralph Farnham (1603-1648) https://www.americanancestors.org/DB115/rd/7373/493/235161809 Ralph Farnham was a son of Henry Farnham and his wife Mary, of Rochester, Kent, England. He was born about 1603, based on his age of 32 when he emigrated in 1635. In England, Ralph was a barber. Ralph and Alice (he surname is unknown) Farnham and their three children enrolled on 13 July 1635 as passengers on the ship James from London to New England . Ralph and his family settled in Ipswich, Massachusetts. He was chosen to ring the bell, keep the meetinghouse clean and publish items for the town. He had a land grant of three acres. After Ralph's death , Alice Farnham remarried on 18 June 1648, in Gloucester, Massachusetts to a much younger man, Solomon Martin, who had also been on the "James." He have 4 separate lines of descent to Ralph and Alice, all on the Wright (Tucker) line. | |
| 25 | | Great Migration Richard Warren (1580-1628) https://www.americanancestors.org/DB393/rd/12107/1935/235197847 Richard was one of the passengers on the Pilgrim ship Mayflower and a signer of the Mayflower Compact. Richard and his wife Elizabeth had five daughters: Mary, Ann, Sarah, Elizabeth and Abigail. But Richard came on the Mayflower alone, deciding to wait until conditions in the New World were satisfactory before bringing over his family. In 1623 Richard felt that conditions were right to bring his family over from England, and they arrived that year on the Anne. We are descended from Richard and Elizabeth through out Wright (Tucker) branch. | |
| 26 | | WikiTree: Thomas Spencer (1596-1681) Thomas married Patience Chadbourne, daughter of William Chadbourne, likely in England. The couple's first child is estimated to have been born around 1630. Thomas was part of a group of adventurers who sailed on the barque "Warwick" in 1630, aiming to establish a settlement, trade with Native Americans, and obtain lumber. They settled around the Piscataqua and Newichawannock rivers. Thomas's wife, Patience, probably joined him the following year. In 1633, Thomas returned to England and came back to the colonies on the "Pied Cow" in 1634, bringing supplies, more men, and materials for two mills. He initially settled at the falls of Asbenbedick and later inherited a large house and half of a mill at "Great Works" from his father-in-law. Thomas was a planter and timber harvester, floating timber down the river and sawing it at his mill. He also became a tavern keeper. In 1652, he signed the official document submitting to Massachusetts' governance. However, in 1659, he was disenfranchised for entertaining Quakers, indicating possible Quaker sympathies. We are descended from this couple on both the Wright (Tucker) line and Laviolette (DeRochemont) line. | |
| 27 | | WikiTree: Renald Fernald (1595-1656) Renald (or Reginald) Fernald, a pivotal figure in early Portsmouth, New Hampshire, was among the first settlers, arriving in 1631, possibly with his wife Joanna (surname believed to be Warburton). Sent by Captain Mason, he was notably the first surgeon in the area, showcasing his medical expertise which may have originated from his service in the English Navy. Throughout his life, Renald significantly contributed to the community, holding various key positions including Clerk of Court, Recorder of Deeds, Commissioner, Surveyor, and Town Clerk. Renald's residence on "Doctor's Island" (now known as Pierce's Island) was where he spent his final days. We are descended from Renald and Joanna through the Laviolette (DeRochemont) line. | |
| 28 | | WikiTree: Robert Fletcher Be cautious of online trees. Most of them are incorrect. Robert's origins are unknown. Robert Fletcher emigrated to Concord Massachusetts in the 1630s. He settled very early in Concord, a town some twenty miles northwest of Boston, and in 1637, he was appointed by that town as its constable. His wife's name was Sarah, but her maiden name is unknown. We are descended through the Wright (Tucker) line. | |
| 29 | | Great Migration: William Freethy (1612-1688) https://www.americanancestors.org/DB115/rd/7373/583/235162647 It is believed that William arrived on the ship Speedwell in 1635. 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. 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. This disagreement led to a serious conflict, with some crew members, believing they were mistreated, 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 Freethy, and John Simmons - six men in total. William married Elizabeth in Portsmouth in 1640 and then later moved to York where he was a ferryman. William and Elizabeth found themselves in court several times for offenses such as profaning the Sabbath, refusing to lead an "orderly" life, fighting, and drinking. We are descended from the Freethy's through the Laviolette (Shorey) line. | |
| 30 | | WikiTree: Edward French (1595-1674) Edward and Ann (Worcester) French were in Ipswich by 1637. Edward was a tailor. In 1640 they moved to Salisbury and are considered among the founders of the town. Ann was a sister of Reverend William Worcester, the first minister of Salisbury, We are descended from Edward and Ann through the Wright (Tucker) line. | |
| 31 | | Great Migration: William Furber (1614-1694) https://www.americanancestors.org/DB115/rd/7373/606/235162646 William Furber was a passenger on the "Angel Gabriel," that wrecked at Pemaquid, off the coast of Maine in 1635. Eventually settling in Dover, he married Elizabeth Clarke in 1642. Elizabeth's parents are unknown. The Furbers are among the first settlers in Dover and he was a signer of the Dover Combination. We are descended from William and Elizabeth through the Laviolette (DeRochemont) line. | |
| 32 | | Great Migration: Henry Sherburne (1611-1680) https://www.americanancestors.org/DB393/rd/12107/1666/235193562 Henry Sherburne, was a figure of considerable wealth and influence. He arrived in 1632 on the James out of London and settled in Portsmouth. Henry's lineage traces back to the Sherburne (or Shireburn) family of England, known for their ancestral home, Stonyhurst Hall in Lancashire. In Portsmouth, Henry quickly utilized his classical education and mastery of court hand. He served as town clerk from 1656 to 1660, treasurer, and commissioner of Portsmouth. In 1644, he was appointed as a judge in Portsmouth, and later, the General Court of Massachusetts appointed him as an associate judge. Henry Sherburne was a significant landowner in Portsmouth. On the Laviolette (DeRochemont) side, we are descended from Henry and his first wife, Rebecca Gibbons, daugher of Ambrose Gibbons. After Rebecca's death, Henry married Sarah (Steward?), the widow of Walter Abbott. Unusually, we are also descended through Sarah and Walter, through their son Thomas Abbott, who married Elizabeth Green (on the Laviolette (Shorey) line) , and also their daughter Mary Abbott, who married Thomas Guptail (on the Wright (Tucker) line). The end of Henry Sherburne's life was shrouded in mystery. In 1680, he was involved in a legal dispute with Edward Bickford and his wife Mary, who ran a licensed tavern and farm. The conflict began with Sherburne accusing the Bickfords of allowing their livestock to damage his property. Although cleared by a jury, Sherburne filed a second complaint, accusing the Bickford children of stealing pears. However, he never appeared in court for this case, as he died shortly before the scheduled date. The circumstances of his death, so closely timed with the legal proceedings, sparked rumors and speculation among the local community, but the true cause remained unknown. | |
| 33 | | WikiTree Edward Gilman (1587-1655) Edward, his wife Mary (Clark) Gilman, their children, and three servants were part of a group of 133 settlers who sailed in May 1638 on the ship "Diligent" from Ipswich, England, to Hingham, Massachusetts. By 1641, Edward was granted a large tract of land in Seekonk, later known as Rehoboth, by the Plymouth colony and is also prominent in the Ipswich town records. His estate, valued at 300 English pounds in 1643, reflected his prosperity. Edward Jr., one of Edward's sons, followed in his father's footsteps but faced hardships, losing his wife and leaving his infant son in the care of his parents. Edward Jr. then moved to Exeter, NH, to pursue the mill business, marking him as the first Gilman settler in New Hampshire and a pioneer in manufacturing. Tragically, Edward Jr. was lost at sea in 1657 while seeking additional machinery for his mill in England. Back in Hingham, Edward Sr., alongside his sons John and Moses, moved to Exeter and established themselves firmly in the community. Edward and Mary Gilman's New Hampshire descendants served in the New Hampshire General Court and as judges, doctors, ministers, and military officers, and they played a crucial role in New Hampshire during the American Revolutionary War. We are descended from Edward and Mary (Clark) Gilman through two of their sons. Through John we are descended through the Laviolette (DeRochemont) and Wright (Tucker) lines and through Moses we are descended through the Laviolette (DeRochemont) line. | |
| 34 | | WikiTree: John Gilman (1624-1708) John Gilman was 12 years old when his family migrated; he sailed on the Diligent of Ipswich that arrived in Boston on 10 Aug 1638. John married Elizabeth Treworgye in 1657 in Exeter. John was actively involved in both business and local governance. He had a part ownership in his brother Edward Jr.'s sawmills in Exeter. Records from town meetings in July and November of 1652 demonstrate his active participation in community affairs, including being granted land and chosen as a town selectman. Over the years, John's civic engagement deepened. He served multiple terms as a commissioner to resolve small causes in Exeter and held significant military positions in the local militia, being appointed Lieutenant in 1669 and later promoted to Captain. 'Counsellor John Gilman,' was named one of the first counsellors of the Province of New Hampshire in 1679. His influence extended to provincial matters as well. Notably, when Edward Cranfield became governor of New Hampshire in 1682, John was among the ten advisors chosen for provincial management. In 1693, his leadership qualities were further recognized when he was chosen as Speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representatives. John's entrepreneurial spirit was evident in his part ownership of several sawmills and his license to operate an ordinary (an establishment for lodging and refreshments). We are descended from John and Elizabeth through their daughter Sarah who married Samuel Dudley (on the Laviolette-DeRochemont line) and through another daughter Lydia who married John White (on the Wright-Tucker line) | |
| 35 | | WikiTree: Moses Gilman (1630-1702) John was 8 years old when the family migrated; he sailed on the Diligent of Ipswich that arrived in Boston on 10 Aug 1638. In 1652, with his father, he was made a townsman of Exeter, New Hampshire. He married Elizabeth Hersey in about 1658. Moses received numerous grants of land during his lifetime. His will indicates that he was a man of wealth. He was frequently appointed to positions of trust in Exeter and was a selectman for several years. We are descended on the Laviolette (DeRochemont) line through Moses and Elizabeth's son Jeremiah who married Mary Wiggin daughter of Andrew Wiggin and Hannah Bradstreet (two very prominent families in the early colonies) | |
| 36 | | Great Migration: Thomas Hardy Sr. (1605-1678) https://www.americanancestors.org/DB393/i/12107/858/235182460 The details of Thomas Hardy's immigration are not known. His name does not appear on any of the Winthrop Fleet lists of passengers. Thomas is thought to have been a servant to John Winthrop Jr. April 1, 1633, Thomas is listed as one of the nine men allowed by the Massachusetts Bay Company to go with John Winthrop Jr. into Agawam (Ipswich) to settle. In 1649 he married Ann French, daughter of immigrant Thomas French. Thomas was a ferry operator at Bradford. He owned about 800 acres when his estate was inventoried after his death in 1678. We are descended from Thomas and Ann through the Wright (Tucker) line. | |
| 37 | | WikiTree: John Putnam (1580-1662) John and Priscilla (Gould) Putnam had a large family, with their children including Thomas, John, Nathaniel, Elizabeth, Phoebe, and Sara. In pursuit of religious freedom and better opportunities, the Putnams decided to leave England. They arrived in Salem, Massachusetts, around 1634, where John quickly became a respected member of the community. He was granted land in Salem, which he farmed, and he also held various local offices, contributing significantly to the early governance and development of the colony. John received a grant of land from Salem selectmen in 1640 that included land along Whipple's Brook from Putnam's mill on Sylvan street to the house on the corner of Newbury and Maple St. The house was located by a well on present day Summer St. We are descended from both sides of the family, Laviolette (Shorey) and Wright (Tucker) | |
| 38 | | WikiTree: John Hathorne (1621-1676) John Hathorne was in Salem prior to 1637 and married Sarah Putnam there in 1643. He was frequently in trouble with the law and in court for acts such as forgery, slander, fighting, and selling alcohol to the local Indians. He owned a tavern and inn for a time, but didn't prosper as he apparently did not get along well with the local townspeople. He was given another permit for a tavern in Lynn but that was revoked when he was found guilty of forgery. ] We are descended from John and Sarah on both the Laviolette (Shorey) and Wright (Tucker) lines. | |
| 39 | | WikiTree: John Heard (1612-1689) John Heard was a master carpenter,who appears first in Colonial records between 1635-1640 when he was granted land in Dover. In the same year, he was one of the signatories of the Dover Combination. John married Elizabeth Hull, daughter of Reverend Joseph Hull and Joanna Coffin, around 1642 in York. John's contributions to Dover extended beyond his carpentry; he served as a surveyor, a constable for Cocheco, and was involved in various committees to settle disputes. Notably, around 1668, John constructed a strong garrison on Garrison Hill in Dover which notably withstood several Native attacks. His foresight in fortifying his home, known as "Heard's Garrison," proved crucial, especially during the massacre of June 28, 1689, when the garrison was the only one among five to survive, thanks to the timely intervention of Elder Wentworth. We have four lines of descent from John and Elizabeth, two on the Laviolette (DeRochemont) line and two from the Wright (Tucker) line. | |
| 40 | | WikiTree: William Hersey (1596-1658) William and Elizabeth (Croade) Hersey migrated in 1635 and were among the first settlers in Hingham, MA. On 3 July 1636 William received a grant for a house lot of five acres. It was on South Street, just about opposite of West Street. He served as selectman in 1642-1647 and again in 1650. In 1652 he was in the artillery company. We are descended from William and Elizabeth through the Laviolette (DeRochemont) line. | |
| 41 | | Great Migration: William Hilton (1590-1655) William Hilton emigrated to America in 1621 on the Fortune. He lived at first in Plymouth Colony and his wife and two children (William b. 1617 and Mary) joined him in 1623. This can be a bit confusing, but after his first wife (name unknown) died, William married Frances Hayward and William our ancestor) was born in 1653. These two Williams brothers were decade apart in age and while it wasn't common, it wasn't unknown that a father would name two children the same name with two wives. As the sign at Hilton's park in Dover says: The first settlement at Dover was made here at the southernmost point of Dover neck and was called Hilton’s Point after Edward and William Hilton. They were fishmongers from London who, in 1623, established their fishing industry at this scenic site. We are descended from William and Frances through the Laviolette (Shorey) line. | |
| 42 | | Great Migration: Nicholas Holt (1608-1685) Nicholas Holt and his first wife Elizabeth (Short), originally from Romsey, Hampshire, England, arrived in the Massachusetts Bay Colony in June 1635 as a tanner and dishturner. Settling in Newbury with his family shortly after arriving aboard the ship "James," he held land parcels in the area and actively participated in the community. Nicholas was heavily involved in civic duties; he was fined for meeting tardiness yet was entrusted with important responsibilities like surveying town fences and serving as town surveyor. His leadership extended to the military, where he was part of Newbury's defense formation, emphasizing his commitment to community security. In the mid-1640s, Nicholas was among the first settlers of Andover, and was influential in the town's early development. His civic engagement continued in Andover; he was one of the original church members and was involved in defining town boundaries and infrastructure like highways and bridges.We have 4 lines of descent from Nicholas and Elizabeth, all through the Wright (Tucker) line. | |
| 43 | | WikiTree: William Hooper (1617-1678) William Hooper, who identified himself as "aged 18 years" upon boarding the ship "James" from London in July 1635, settled in Reading, Massachusetts by 1644. A skilled weaver, William was admitted as a freeman on May 10, 1648, after joining the local church. His life in the colonies was marked by his dedication to his craft, as evidenced by his offer of his loom and weaving equipment to his younger sons. William was married twice; his first marriage was to Elizabeth, possibly of the Marshall family, as hinted by familial references in his will. His second marriage was to Ruth, who also might have had the surname Marshall. This union is confirmed by a property transfer signed by Ruth on December 14, 1664. We are descended from William and Ruth through the Laviolette (Shorey) line. | |
| 44 | | Great Migration: Joseph Hull (1594-1665) https://www.americanancestors.org/DB116/rd/7118/452/235155505 Joseph Hull, a minister from England, led a life marked by pioneering spirit, religious convictions, and frequent conflicts with Puritan authorities. Joseph's first wife Joanne, from who we are descended, died in 1633. In March 1635, Joseph, along with his children and 106 followers, embarked on a journey from Crewkerne to America, arriving in Boston in May 1635. They settled in Wessaguscus, Massachusetts, which soon evolved into the town of Weymouth, with Hull being installed as its first pastor. However, Joseph's more progressive religious views, aimed at bridging Anglicans and Puritans, led to tensions. He was replaced by a Puritan minister and moved to Nantucket receiving a land grant in 1636. Despite his efforts to serve in various capacities, including as a Deputy in the General Court, Joseph faced opposition from Governor Winthrop and other Puritan leaders, leading to his expulsion from the Massachusetts Colony in 1639. Joseph then relocated to Plymouth Colony, where he faced legal issues due to his cattle-raising venture. He continued to preach, albeit as a transient minister, moving to places like the Isles of Shoals and York. His efforts to find a middle ground between Anglican and Puritan beliefs often put him at odds with the authorities. Ultimately, Joseph and his family returned to England, settling in Cornwall. However, after being ejected from his parish in Cornwall, Hull returned to the Colonies, briefly staying in New Hampshire before settling in the Isles of Shoals in 1663. Joseph continued his ministry there until his death in 1665, attempting to reconcile Anglican and Puritan beliefs and earning respect for his tolerant approach. His estate, including a valuable library, reflected his learned nature. We are descended through two of Joseph and Joanne's daughters and on both sides of my family, Laviolette (DeRochemont) and Wright (Tucker). | |
| 45 | | WikiTree: Jonas Humphrey (1587-1662) We are descended from Jonas and his second wife Elizabeth (Seamer) Humphrey through the Laviolette (Shorey) line. Their exact date of immigration is unknown, but it was between 1632 and 1637, and records show they were in Dorchester, MA, by 1637. Jonas was a glovemaker in Wendover, Buckinghamshire, England, where he came from, but became a tanner in the colonies. Elizabeth died sometime before 1649, and Jonas married a third time before his death in 1662. While unverified, supposedly the tanning business he started was run by six generations of his descendants. | |
| 46 | | WikiTree: Jonas Humphrey (1621-1689) Jonas Humphrey was born in 1621 and was a child (likely a teenager) when he immigrated with his parents to Dorchester, MA, sometime before 1637. He lived in Dorchester for a time, but there are records that he eventually moved to Weymouth about the time of his marriage to Martha (maiden name unknown) in 1649. He lived at the place called "Old South Farm" located on Neck Street, and the homestead was kept in the family for nearly two hundred years afterward. He was a selectman for many years in Weymouth, and also a deacon in the church. We are descended from Jonas and Martha through the Laviolette (Shorey) line. | |
| 47 | | WikiTree: Alexander Shapleigh (1575-1650) We have lines of descent from Alexander Shapleigh and his wife Lucy (maiden name unknown) on both the Laviolette (DeRochemont) and Wright (Tucker) lines. Alexander was a prominent figure in maritime trade, working as a ship's master or captain. The first records were in 1610, when the pirate Robert Stephens seized his ship, the Restitution of Dartmouth (England). As a merchant based in Dartmouth/Kingswear, Alexander owned and operated several ships, including the Blessing, Gift of God, William & John, Benediction, Gods Meaning, Golden Cat, Prosperous, and The Desire of Totneys. His trade ventures extended to Newfoundland and Portugal, indicating his involvement in the lucrative salted cod trade. This would have involved taking salt from Portugal to the cod fishing ports on the coast of Canada and northern New England and returning with barrels of salted cod for sale in the European markets. He moved to New England sometime before 1640.Despite some ambiguity in records from 1643-1647, Alexander owned property in both England and New England. His acquisitions in New England, facilitated by his grandson John Treworgye, included 500 acres at Kittery Point and land by Sturgeon Creek in present-day Eliot, Maine. He constructed the first house on Kittery Point. There are some records that say that the town’s name is derived from Kittery Court, the family home of Alexander Shapleigh in Kingswear, England. | |
| 48 | | WikiTree: Reynold Jenkins (1608-1683) We have 7 lines of descent to Reynold Jenkins and his wife Ann (maiden name unknown) through both the Laviolette (Shorey) and Wright (Tucker) lines, through their daughter Sarah and son Stephen. Not much is known about Reynold and Ann, but it is believed they were Quakers. Reynold was working for John Winter on Richmond's Island off the coast of Cape Elizabeth, Maine, as early as 1632 until 1637 or 39. He married Ann in 1647, at which time he was in Kittery. He bought a house in Eliot, Maine in 1650.It is possible but not proven that Reynold was the son of Reginald Jenkins, who was in Dorchester in 1630 and was killed by the Indians in Cape Porpus in 1632. | |
| 49 | | Great Migration: Edward Johnson (1593-1687) https://www.americanancestors.org/DB393/rd/12107/1096/235185650 We have 4 different lines of descent from Edward and Priscilla Johnson. Edward was part of Thomas Weston's group. He traveled to the New World on the Sparrow, an English fishing vessel that brought the team to Damariscove Island, just off the coast of Maine. They then traveled the additional 150 miles by shallop and arrived in Plymouth Colony in May 1622. He was among the first Wessagusset settlers and was deeply involved in the tensions that arose among the Indians and colonists. By 1631, Edward and Priscilla (it is unknown when she came to New England) had moved to York, Maine, where they were among the founders of the town. | |
| 50 | | WikiTree: Edward Kibbe (1611-1694) Edward and Mary (Partridge) Kibbe immigrated in 1640 to the Muddy River, near Brookline, Massachusetts, where he established a sawmill. They had 14 children together, all born in the colonies. In 1662 he was appointed Clerk of Market, an office created probably to give the Muddy River district representation in Boston markets. From 1666 to 1683, he served intermittently as Surveyor of Highways. In 1674, he and Mary were listed as contributors to the fund for the second meeting house in Roxbury, Massachusetts. We are descended from Edward and Mary through the Wright (Tucker) line. |
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