Massachusetts
Beaumont
John Beaumont born 1612 in Yorkshire; died 1647 Scituate, Massachusetts, son Thomas and Jennet (Stafford). John and his older brother William sailed from the London Custom House in the ship 'Elizabeth', 1635. He settled first with his brother William at Salem, MA then he moved to Scituate, MA. He died in 1644, leaving a widow and one son.William Beaumont (1608-1698) born in Yorkshire, married 1643 Lydia Danforth and the settled in Saybrook - the fort at the mouth of the Connecticut River, overlooking the waters of Long Island Sound. They had 7 children.
Broadley
Maj. William Broadley, son Daniel & Elizabeth (Atkinson) born 1609 Shipley, Yorkshire; died 1691 New Haven, CT. He emigrated in 1637, he had been an officer in Cromwell's army. He married Alice Pritchard in 1644 at Springfield, Massachusetts. They had 9 children.His brother, Daniel, born 1613 in Bingley, Yorkshire was killed by Indians at Haverhill, Massachusetts in 1689. He had been a farmer and miller.
Carver
John Carver born 1566 Doncaster, son of James Carver who owned land in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire - his two sons, Isaac and John became merchants. Isaac died in Holland. John was elected as the First Governor of the Plymouth Colony. Described as "of singular piety, and rare humilitie". He married Catherine White of Sturton-le-Steeple, Nottinghamshire. He died in 1621 of sunstroke after working in the cornfields on a hot day. He complained of a headache, collapsed and died a few days later. His wife died within 6 weeks of him.Chaplin
Hugh CHAPLIN, weaver (1603-1653) born in Bradford, Yks. Sailed with Rev. Roger's to MA. In 1642 became a freeman. "To Hugh Chaplin one lotte containinge an acre, and halfe, bounded on the south side by John Dresser's house lotte, part of it lyinge on the west side, and part of it on the east side of the street." Hugh was an Overseer in 1650. He had 4 sons, all born in Rowley, MA. His son Joseph inherited the family estate.Chapman
Edward Chapman born near Hull, Yorkshire, miller and farmer, sailed to America in 1639. Married 1642 at Rowley,MA to Mary Symonds. He seems to have been an industrious, energetic, Christian man, who accumulated some property. He was cautious, firm and decided in his opinions. He died in 1678. One of his descendents was Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman)Crosby
Simon Crosby born at Holme-on-Spalding Moor, Yorkshire married Ann ?. He became a freeman of Massachusetts Bay colony in 1636. They became settlers in Cambridge and were members of Rev. Shepherd's congregation. They had 2 sons, Simon (1637) & Joseph (1639). Simon Sr. died in 1639. Ann married the Rev. William Thompson in 1645. She died in 1675 aged 68.Harvard College was built on the land that had belonged to Simon Crosby.
Constance CROSBY, sister to Ann, a young widow of Robert Crosby of Holme-on-Spalding Moor had travelled to America with her 3 young daughters in 1638. They settled in Rowley, MA.
Draper
James DRAPER, a Puritan (1618-1694) born in Heptonstall, Yks. He emigrated to America and settled in Roxbury, MA. In 1646 he married Miriam Stansfield, their first 3 children were born in Roxbury. He then moved to Dedham where their next 3 children were born. They then moved back to Roxbury where their 2 youngest children were born. James was made a Freeman of Roxbury in 1690. Miriam's parents were Gideon and Grace (Eastwood) of Wadsworth Township, Heptonstall. The two familes, the Stansfields and the Drapers had lived as neighbours for several generations. Abigail, Miriam's sister had travelled with them. James followed the trade of a weaver. He died in 1694.Dresser
John Dresser (1607-1672) born Rowley, Yorkshire, a shoemaker. Married Mary ? in 1638. They settled in Salem, MA. They had 5 children. John died in 1672. His son, also John, was a surveyor, politician and Lt. He had 10 children.Fairbanks
The will of Richard Fayrbank of Heptonstall, Halifax, dated 1517, makes it clear that the family came from Westmorland shortly before 1517 and settled in and around Halifax, Yorkshire. From Halifax branches spread far afield, some reaching Sheffield in the 2nd half of the 16th century, when Robert Fairbank, in his will, dated 1585, is described as of Sheffield, draper.He is buried in Sheffield. He bequeathed money to the poor man's box in the church and amongst the legacies his godson George Fairbank was mentioned.Capt. George FAIRBANKS, born 1619, died 1682 Norfolk County, Massachusetts. He married 1646 Mary Adams (1625-1711), from Somerset, England. George was one of the first settlers in Medway, in a homestead which remained in the family for generations. The famous stone house Fairbanks Farm stands in 300 acres. The town's name was changed to Millis in 1885. For 4 years, George was a selectman. His sudden death by drowning was a great loss to his family and the community. "George was a man of sterling character, and a model pioneer. His descendants are found in nearly every State of the Union and in Canada, mainly Nova Scotia." George and Mary had 8 children: Mary;George;Samuel;Elieno,Jonas;Jonathan;Margaret & Berry
Jonathan (1662-1719) became a physician and drowned falling through ice while crossing the river.
Georges father Jonathan (1595-1668), born 1595 in Heptonstall, Yorkshire, along with brother Richard with their wives Elizabeth and Grace (Smith) (1600-1673) sailed for Boston Massachusetts in the `Griffin' and landed there in 1633. Read more »
Grant
Thomas and Jane GRANT (Haburne) marr. 1624 in Cottingham, n.w.of Hull, Yorkshire. He was born 1601 in Hessle, east of Hull, Yks. son of John & Jane (Watson). Thomas and Jane were Puritans and they emigrated, in 1638, with 4 children, John(1628-1697); Hannah (1631-1715); Frances (1634-1708) & Ann (1637-1718) to what would become Rowley, MA. It is not known when Thomas died but there is a record of Widow Jane. "Widow Jane Grant had an acre and a half lot on Bradford Street, 1643. She was taxed in 1653, for 2 cows." She died in 1715.Graves
John Graves born 1651 Bentley near Doncaster, Yorkshire was sent to America by his wealthy uncle, Samuel Hall, landowner who lived in Ipswich, England and also owned land in Massachusetts. He was soon followed by his brother Francis, who had been born in Ipswich, England. In 1677 John married Martha Mitton and lived in Ipswich, MA then they moved to Rhode Island where Martha died in 1700 and John died in 1712.Hazelton
Robert HAZELTON (1609-1674) born Knedlington, Yorkshire, son of Robert & Joanne (Swan); married 1639 in Rowley, MA to Anna ? they had 11 children. He emigrated with his brother John in 1636 with 60 familes with the Rev. Ezeliel Rogers (born in Leics. but had ministered in Rowley, Yks. for years). Robert and John took up residence in what was to be called Bradford. IN 1655 Robert built the first ferry across the Merrimack River to haverhill and served as selectman. In 1662-4 he was overseer of highways and fences. "A mill was erected, the weavers commenced their labours and there and by them was made the first cloth in New England." Robert died in 1674, 12 years after his arrival, at the age of 65.
John HAZELTON (1612-1690) born Knedlington near Howden, Yorkshire; died at Haverhill, Essex, MA. He married Joanna Anter 1644 in Rowley, MA they had 4 children. She had been a servant of Mr. Holme of Bostson, MA.
Howe
Elizabeth HOWE (Jackson) born Hunsley near Rowley, Yks.(1637-1692) dau. of farmer, Wm. Jackson. She was christened by the Rev. Ezekiel Rogers. The Jackson's emigrated with Rogers on the ship John. They were entitled to a small lot of 4 acres on Bradford Street "just where Narrow Lane enters it." In 1647 the Jackson's were now entitled to 25 acres of town land "for cultivation and grazing", which was much more than they had had in Yks. In 1658, Elizabeth married blind James Howe, they had 5 children. It was a popular household, other people's children were always there. In 1682, her 10 year old neice accused Elizabeth of witchcraft. For 10 years there was no action taken. Then, in nearby Salem, a witch hunt began. The teenage accusers were sent out to other area towns to point out other 'witches'. They entered Rowley and heard the whispers about Elizabeth from 10 years before. Elizabeth was called for a hearing and put in prison for trial. Her blind husband and children walked the miles between Rowley and Salem twice a week to bring her comfort.
At Elizabeth's trial in 1692, James Howe, her 94 year old father-in-law, pleaded with the court, commending Elizabeth as "a careful, loving, obedient and especially kind person" who looked after his blind son and their children. She was one of 5 women in the first Salem witch trial, all born in England, two in their 70s. Their names were Sarah Good, Rebecca Nurse, Susannah Martin, Sarah Wildes and Elizabeth Howe. They were all convicted of being witches and sentenced to hang. The hanging was carried out on July 12, 1692.
In 1710, Elizabeth's conviction was reversed and her family compensated for her loss with 4 pounds 14shillings. 14 more 'witches and warlocks' had been hung or pressed to death before the end of 1692.
Jewett
Joseph JEWETT (1609-1660) born Bradford, Yorkshire; died Rowley, MA, cloth manufacturer. A large landowner, a freeman, and one of the leading men of the town. He sailed on the ship John from Hull, Yks. with his wife and 2 children Jeremiah and Sarah, who married Philip Nelson.
Deacon Maximilian JEWETT (1607-1684) older brother of Joseph Jewett, born Bradford, Yks. Was on the ship John with his brother Joseph and family. He was a clothier and one of the founders of Rowley, MA. He was part of Rev. Ezekiel Roger's flock. He served as Deacon for over 40 years and received many grants of land from the town of Rowley at various times. His English born wife, Ann died 1667. The Deacon married again in 1671 to the widow Ellen Boynton. He had given part of his land in 1671 to the town for use of a burial ground. He drew his home lot in Rowley, 1643, on Bradford Street, named for his home in England. It consisted of 2 acres and was next door to his brother, Joseph.
Lathrop
John Lathrop (1584-1653) was born in Etton, Yorkshire was a well known preacher in London but was persecuted because he had left the Church of England to join the Independants. Many had been thrown into jail, so it was decided that they would sail to the New World. Lathrop and his followers initially settled in Scituate, Massachusetts but religious differences with their neighbours caused them to seek a new home. John Lathrop and his 'flock' were considered to be the founders of Barnstable, MA. He lived there until he died in 1653.He had emigrated as a widower with 8 children on the Griffin, arriving in September, 1634. "He has ranked as one of the four most prominent colonial ministers in America." Governor Winthrop's journal entry September 18, 1634: "The Griffin and another ship now arriving with about 200 passengers. Mr. Lathrop and Mr. Sims, two godly ministers coming in the same ship."
The ship 'Lion' cast anchor in Boston harbour, Sunday evening, September 16, 1632. "She brought," says Winthrop, "123 passengers, whereof 50 were children, all in good health." One of the passengers was Christopher Wadsworth, born 1604 in Heptonstall near Hebden, Yorkshire, son of Joseph. He settled, lived and died in Duxbury, Massachusetts.
"He early took a prominent position among his townsmen, though such veteran pilgrims as Miles Standish, Elder William Brewster and John Alden were his neighbours. Christopher's wife was Grace Cole. He was the first Constable of the town, an office at that time to which none but the most faithful and honest were elected. His name appears upon almost every page of the town's history while he was there in active life. He had land in Holly Swamp in 1638. The house where he lived was still standing in 1883, about a mile west of Captain's Hill. His will was dated 1677 and was filed in 1678."
Christopher had many notable descendants, the most famous one being, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, whose parents were of Yorkshire stock, Stephen Longfellow, a lawyer and his wife, Zilphah Wadsworth.
William Longfellow was born in Guiseley, Yorkshire either in 1650 or 1657, he died by drowning at Anticosti, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, July 1690. He had married Anne Sewell 1678 in Newbury, MA. They had 6 children all born in Newbury. William was ensign of the Newbury Company that went with Sir William Phips against Quebec City in the French Indian Wars and was drowned with 9 others off Anticosti in a violent storm on their return trip. He was the ancestor of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
1688 - Newbury Rate Book: "Mr. Longfellow has 2 houses, 6 ploughlands, meadows & stock."
His father was a clothier in Yorkshire and evidence that he was a substantial man is seen that he was rated in the Hearth Tax, 1672 for 4 hearths.
Leavitt
John Deacon Leavitt, born 1608 in Beverley, Yorkshire; died 1691 Hingham, Plymouth County, MA. John ran away, at age 19, from a tailoring apprenticeship in Yorkshire. He arrived in MA in 1628, where he went into business as a tailor in the town of Dorchester. He acquired some property but it was taken from him by his old master, who had arrived from England - "as by law he was entitled to". John moved to New Hampshire for awhile, then returned to Hingham. Where he married (1) Mary in 1637, who died in July, 1646. He married (2) in December, 1646 to Sarah Gilman. He was a Selectman for several years and became a Magistrate. He had 13 children.
Nelson
Capt. Philip NELSON born Cottingham, Lincolnshire; sailed in 1634 with his parents, Thomas & Joan Nelson of Rowley, Yorkshire to MA. He became a great landowner, partly through inheritance. He married (1) Sarah Jewett, dau. Joseph Jewett of Rowley, MA (born Bradford, Yks), who left to him 2,000 acres. His (2) wife was Elizabeth Lowell. Nelson sailed with Sir Wm. Phipps against the French at Nova Scotia. He died in 1691. Source: "Dwellings of Boxford" - 1893 (This was part of Mr. Nelson's Great Farm of 2,000acres, which was laid out to him in 1667.)
Remington
John REMINGTON born 1602, Rowley, Yks. marr. Elizabeth ?? They sailed to Newbury, MA in 1637 with their two sons John & Thomas both born in Yks. John was a Lt. of the Rowley Company during the Pequar War, 1647. He was also a carpenter and a schoolteacher. His father left him 300pounds and an annuity of 30 pounds per year. His brother Timothy left him 10 pounds annually per year. After Elizabeth died, John moved to Roxbury where he married widow, Rhoda Gardner Gore. His son Thomas, born in Yks. is the 6xgrt. grandfather of Eliphalet REMINGTON (1816-1896) the manufacturer of firearms and typewriters, who lived in Ilion, NY.Saltonstall
Sir Richard Saltonstall, colonist b. 1586 in Halifax, Yorkshire; Died in England in 1658. He was one of the grantees of the Massachusetts Company under the charter granted from Charles 1. In 1629, Saltonstall, John Winthrop, Isaac Johnson and Thomas Dudley and eight other gentlemen signed an agreement to inhabit a plantation in New England. Sir Richard was elected as assistant to the new governor.
He arrived with Governor Winthrop in the "Arbella" in 1630. His two young daughters became ill, who, with his five sons had travelled with him. He returned to England with his two daughters and two of his sons in 1631.
His son, also Richard, born 1610 in Woodsome, Yorkshire had emigrated with his father to Massachusetts. He was one of the first settlers in Ipswich. He protested against the bringing of negro slaves and in 1672 returned to England. He died in Lancashire in 1694.
The History of New England records that: A servant of Sir Richard Saltonstall was sentenced to "be whipped for his misdemeanor towards his master." Sir Richard was fined 5 pounds for whipping two persons without the presence of another Assistant. Sir Richard was ordered to compensate two Indians for the loss of their wigwams, burned by his careless servants.
