UNKNOWN, Agnes
Abt 1612 - 1674 (62 years)
WikiTree: Darby Fields (1610-1651)
Darby Field, likely originating from Ireland based on Y-DNA from direct male descendants, married Agnes (maiden name unknown) around 1630 and they came to New England in 1636, living first in Boston before moving to Durham by 1638. Darby is an interesting character! He operated a ferry service between Durham Point and Newington, navigating across Little Bay. Field was recognized for his linguistic skills, particularly as a translator for Native American languages.
In 1642, his adventurous spirit led him to be the pioneer European to climb Mt. Washington, situated in New Hampshire's White Mountains, a venture driven by his quest for minerals, specifically diamonds. However, he only found quartz, leading to profound disappointment. His ensuing erratic behavior and mental health issues resulted in his confinement for the safety of himself and others. A court ruling mandated that Strawberry Bank, New Hampshire (later known as Portsmouth), should contribute financially to the costs associated with his detention and care. Mt. Field, which stands at 4,326 feet within the White Mountains' Willey Range and adjacent to Crawford Notch, is named in honor of Darby Field.
We are descended from Darby and Agnes through the Laviolette (DeRochemont) line.
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