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.» Great Migration «Prev «1 ... 114 115 116 117 118 119 Next»
WikiTree: Hatevil Nutter (1603-1675)
Hatevil Nutter, originally from Warwickshire, England was in Dover by 1637 when he purchased property, described as being east of Fore River, west of High Street. It is unknown whether Hatevil married Anne Ayers in England or once he was in Dover. Together they had four children and we are descnded on the Laviolette (DeRochemont) side through their son Anthony and also their daughter Mary.
In 1647 Hatevil made an agreement with the selectmen of the town to set up a sawmill on the Lamprey River. He was one of the wealthy men of the colony and was largely engaged in the lumber business and in ship building.
As an early Elder of Dover's First Church, organized in November 1638, Hatevil was a fervent supporter of the church. Hatevil became known for his strong opposition to the Quaker missionaries Anna Coleman, Mary Tomkins, and Alice Ambrose in 1662, who he believed were spreading harmful teachings. He played a role in their persecution, advocating for their forced removal from Dover.
The treatment of these Quaker women was brutal. Richard Waldron, the deputy, ordered them to be stripped, tied to a cart, and whipped through several towns as a punishment for their beliefs. This was done in front of the meeting house, with Hatevil Nutter present, urging on the constables. The account of their suffering is vividly described, highlighting the harshness and cruelty of their persecution. Despite this, the Quaker women endured and sang amidst their pain, astonishing those who watched. This event didn't deter the Quakers. They eventually returned to Dover and successfully established a Quaker church. Over time, a significant portion of Dover's population converted to Quakerism
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