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     John Ellis was born on 14 September 1623 in Bishops Gate, London, England. He was the son of John and Ann (Masterson) Ellis.² He married Elizabeth Freeman, daughter of Edmond Freeman and Bennett Hodsoll, in 1645.^1,3 John Ellis died on 2 April 1697 in Sandwich, Province of Massachusetts Bay, at age 73.³

     Rev. Henry Scudder was born circa 1560 in Horton Kirby, Kent, England.^3,2,4,5 He was the son of Thomas Scudder and Margaret (?).² Rev. Henry Scudder married Elizabeth (?) circa 1585.³ Rev. Henry Scudder died on 5 November 1595 in Horton Kirby, Kent, England.^2,5

     Anne Parker was born in 1575 in Cholderton, Wiltshire, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Robert Parker and Mary Edyth Burge.¹ Anne Parker married Rev William Noyes, son of Robert William Noyes and Joan Attridge, in 1595 in Cholderton, Wiltshire, England.² Anne Parker died before 7 March 1657/58 in Cholderton, Wiltshire, England. She was buried on 7 March 1657/58 in Cholderton, Wiltshire, England.^1,2
     She left a will on 18 March 1655/56.^1,2

Paul Noyes wrote: "In her will, Anne NOYES names only the youngest NOYES children, including James and Nicholas This "division of interests" suggests that William may have had an earlier wife who was mother of the older boys who were born ca 1596-1600 Although Anne PARKER was of a suitable age to have been mother to all the known children, Ann STEPHENS, could possibly have been the first wife as suggested in a newspaper clipping attached to one of the New England Historical and Genealogical Society lending library Noyes Genealogy books It would be interesting to pursue this possibility since the newspaper clipping update speaks only to updated "proof' that Ann STEPHENS was wife to William NOYES as opposed to specifically saying she was mother to James and Nicholas Neither is there source material included in the article

It is curious that Ann named only the youngest Noyes children in her will, while eldest child Ephraim named only his brother John and the children of deceased brother Nathan Widows had much more latitude in choosing legatees than their husbands did, yet it is unusual that Ann bothered to make token bequests to children in New England while ignoring children relatively nearby This division of interests suggests that Ann may have been mother of the youngest children and that William had an earlier wife who was mother of the older boys Despite Walter Goodwin Davis' "The Ancestry of Abel Lunt" (Portland, Me, 1963), pp 71-78 willingness to accept multiple wives for Rev William, no other evidence supports this interpretation, and Ann was of a suitable age to have been mother to all the known children

Rev Cotton MATHER, pastor of the North Church in Boston, wrote to Rev Nicholas NOYES of Salem requesting more information on Rev Thomas PARKER of Newbury Rev NOYES was a grandson of Rev William NOYES of Cholderton, by Rev James NOYES Rev N. NOYES replied to Rev MATHER with the following informationo 'Mr James NOYES was born, 1608, at Cholderton in Wiltshire, of godly and worthy parents His father [Rev William] was minister of that same town, a very learned man, the school master of Mr Thomas PARKER. His mother was sister to the learned Mr Robert PARKER, and he [James] had much of his education and tutorage under Mr Thomas PARKER "This contemporary reference by a grandson would seem to support the contention that the mother of James and Nicholas was indeedAnne PARKER as opposed to Ann STEPHENS

Savage also notes that "This s [Thomas PARKER] serv short time at the altar in Newbury, Eng and came in the Mary and John, May 1634, with his neph. Rev James Noyes, "This reference to Rev James NOYES as the nephew of Thomas PARKER also is supportive of the Anne PARKER theory."

"Copy of the Will of Anne (Parker) Noyes Widow of Rev William Noyes, of Cholderton, Eng. In the Prerogative Court of Canterbury In the name of GOD, amen I Anne Noyes of Cholderton, in the County Wilts, widdow, the eighteenth day of March in the yeare of our Lord one thousand six hundredfifiie +five being in perfect health and memorie (thanks bee to Almighty God) and taking to remembrance the uncertaine estate of this transitory life and that allfiesh must yield unto death when it shall please God to call doe make and ordayne this my last Will and Testament in manner and forme following that is to say - Imprimis I give and bequeath to James Noyes and Nicholas Noyes, my two sonnes now in New England twelve pence a piece and to such children as they have liveing twelve pence a piece - Item I give and bequeath to my sonne in law Thomas Kent of Upper Wallop twelve pence Item I give and bequeath to his wjfe five shillings and to their children twelve pence a piece Item I give and bequeath unto Robert Read of East Cholderton in County of Southton Gent all the rest and residue of my goods and chattels moveable and immoveable utensils and implements of household stuffe whatsoever And lastly b make and ordayne the s'd Robert Read Gent full whole and sole Executor of this my last Will + Testament In witness whereof b have here unto sett my hand and seale the day and yeere above written Anne Noyes her marke sealed and delivered in presence of us John Tisdale T Tisdale "Her will is at Somerset House, London (P C C, 130 Wooien)."¹

     Shelley Whelpton and Adair Fox pledged their committment to each other in a ceremony held on 29 June 1997 at The Knollen, Causeway Lane, Southwest Harbor, Hancock County, Maine.¹

     Joan Attridge was born in 1545 in Cholderton, Wiltshire, England.¹ She married Robert William Noyes, son of Nicholas Noyes and Agnes (?), circa 1567 in Cholderton, Wiltshire, England.¹ Joan Attridge died after 1574.¹

     Robert William Noyes was born in 1518 in Cholderton, Wiltshire, England.¹ He was the son of Nicholas Noyes and Agnes (?). Robert William Noyes married Joan Attridge circa 1567 in Cholderton, Wiltshire, England.¹ Robert William Noyes died on 17 November 1599 in Cholderton, Wiltshire, England, probably.¹ He was buried in Cholderton, Wiltshire, England.
      Paul Noyes wrote: "Married before 1568 a woman whose name is presently unknown. Robert was many times in court, particularly regarding the manor of Littleton. Robert Noyes was listed in the subsidies of 10 September 13 Elizabeth I [1571] and 42 Elizabeth I [1599/1600] (Chancery Proceedings, Series II, C3/151/91).

While we have been taught to look with suspicion on ages given in round numbers, Robert's 1598 deposition suggests that he was nearly fifty years old when his first known child was born. When Richard Noyes of Manningford Bruce in 1590/91 gave a small legacy to "every of the sonnes of Robert Noyes of Chowlderton," the implication was that there were at least two boys and probably more. Evidence of only two have been found."¹

     Nicholas Noyes was born circa 1496 in Littleton, Kimpton, Hampshire, England.¹ He was the son of Robert Noyes and Joan Mondey. Nicholas Noyes married Agnes (?) circa 1516 in Cholderton, Wiltshire, England, probably. Nicholas Noyes died circa 1575 in Cholderton, Wiltshire, England. Paul Noyes wrote: He died "probably close to 1575 "a very old man" (Chancery Proceedings Series II, C3/151/91).¹
      Paul Noyes wrote: "Nicholas was listed at Cholderton in the subsidy rolls of 14 + 15 Henry VIII [1523-4], 10 Jan. 16 Henry VIII [1525], 8 Oct. 32 Henry VIII [1540], 12 Oct. 35 Henry VIII [1543], and 2 Elizabeth I [1559/60]. (Subsidy Rolls, E179/197/156; E179/197/184; E179/197/241; E179/197/275). In 1523/4 he was taxed 21 shillings on goods valued at £21. In 1527 in the Hundred of Ambrysbury "In the parishe of Chalderton [which at that time contained only 57 persons] first Nicholas Nowyse hath whett for the allowance for thye feyndyng of his houssold xvj quarters and to sell vj quarters .... in barley, besydes to sow xxx quarters and for the feynding of his houssold xx quarters and to sell xiiij quarters." (Wiltshire Notes + Queries, 2 (1896-1898): 68-69).
He is on the list of taxpayers for the benevolence of 1545 for Cholderton and was probably the Nicholas Noyes who was named overseer and witnessed the will of Cicilia Noyes of Shipton, widow, in 1546. ("Two Sixteenth Century Taxation Lists", G.D. Ramsay, ed. (Devizes, 1954) p.2. Consistory Court of Wincester, Unlisted Wills and Administrations, U. 129).

At the dissolution of the monastaries, the manor of Littleton passed from the Abbot of St. Peter's, Gloucester, to the Bishop of Gloucester, who soon released it to the King, who then granted it to Sir John St. John. Disputes with tenants ensued. ("The Victoria History of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight", William Page, ed. (London, 1911), p.374; for the St. Johns, see S.T. Bindoff, "The History of Parliment[:] The House of Commons 1509-1558, vol. 3" (London, 1982), pp. 254-255, and "Wiltshire Visitation Pedigrees 1623" (London, 1954), p.168) In 1552, Nicholas St. John claimed that he had purchased two ninth parts of a lease of the manor of Littleton, a property originally leased in 1516 by Nicholas Noyes' parents. The claimants actually came to blows when St. John and his servants came to mow the pasture and were met by the servants of Nicholas Noyes' brother. (REQ2/14/71)

John St. John, Esquire, apparently entered into the manor of Littleton by force after the elder Robert Noyes' death.

In an undated Chancery Proceeding between 1558 and 1579, son Robert Noyes stated that his father had owned a barn and some land in Cholderton and that Nicholas entered into the premises and for divers years solely and alone did enjoy the same until about four years since being a very old man did set and assign the premises amongst divers [other] things to be occupied by the defendant [Robert] and that Nicholas' son Thomas Noyes, yeoman, sold his portion of the interest in the property to Robert Noyes."

Nicholas' son Robert had land in Cholderton that was described in the Patent Roll of 1581/2 as "now or lately in the occupation of Nicholas Noyes or his assignes."¹

     Samuel Hedge was born circa 1674. He married Grace Snow, daughter of Jabez Snow and Elizabeth Smyth, on 8 December 1698 in Eastham, Province of Massachusetts Bay.^2,1,3 Samuel Hedge died on 19 May 1714 in Eastham, Province of Massachusetts Bay.^1,3

     John Freeman was born in December 1651 in Eastham, Plymouth Colony, now Barnstable County, Massachusetts.^3,5 He was the son of Major John Freeman and Mary Prence.^3,5 John Freeman married as his first wife Sarah Myrick, daughter of Ensign William Myrick and Rebecca Tracy, on 18 December 1672 in Eastham, Plymouth Colony, now Barnstable County, Massachusetts, 7 other kids between the 2 wives.^2,3,4 John Freeman married as his second wife Mercy Watson on 24 October 1706 in Harwich, Province of Massachusetts Bay.^3,6 John Freeman died on 27 July 1721 in Harwich, Province of Massachusetts Bay, at age 69.^3,6

     Sarah Myrick was born on 1 August 1654.^1,2 She was the daughter of Ensign William Myrick and Rebecca Tracy.² Sarah Myrick married John Freeman, son of Major John Freeman and Mary Prence, on 18 December 1672 in Eastham, Plymouth Colony, now Barnstable County, Massachusetts, 7 other kids between the 2 wives.^2,3,4 Sarah Myrick died before 1706.
     Sarah was also known as Merrick.

     Thomas Freeman was born in September 1653 in Eastham, Plymouth Colony, now Barnstable County, Massachusetts.^2,4 He was the son of Major John Freeman and Mary Prence.^2,4 Thomas Freeman married Rebecca Sparrow, daughter of Jonathan Sparrow and Rebecca Bangs, on 31 December 1673 in Harwich, Plymouth Colony, now Barnstable County, Massachusetts.^1,2,3 Thomas Freeman died on 9 February 1715/16 in Harwich, Province of Massachusetts Bay, at age 62.^2,3

     Rebecca Sparrow was born on 30 October 1655 in Yarmouth, Plymouth Colony, now Barnstable County, Massachusetts.^1,3 She was the daughter of Jonathan Sparrow and Rebecca Bangs.^2,3 Rebecca Sparrow married Thomas Freeman, son of Major John Freeman and Mary Prence, on 31 December 1673 in Harwich, Plymouth Colony, now Barnstable County, Massachusetts.^1,2,4 Rebecca Sparrow died on 7 February 1740 in Harwich, Province of Massachusetts Bay, at age 84.²

     Hannah Freeman was born before 1666 in Eastham, Plymouth Colony, now Barnstable County, Massachusetts.¹ She was the daughter of Major John Freeman and Mary Prence.¹ Hannah Freeman married John Mayo, son of John Mayo and Hannah Leycraft, on 14 February 1680/81 in Eastham, Plymouth Colony, now Barnstable County, Massachusetts.¹ Hannah Freeman died on 15 February 1744/45 in Harwich, Province of Massachusetts Bay.¹

     John Mayo was born on 15 December 1652 in Eastham, Plymouth Colony, now Barnstable County, Massachusetts.^2,3 He was the son of John Mayo and Hannah Leycraft.^2,3 John Mayo married Hannah Freeman, daughter of Major John Freeman and Mary Prence, on 14 February 1680/81 in Eastham, Plymouth Colony, now Barnstable County, Massachusetts.¹ His death date has not been found.

     Prence Freeman was born on 3 February 1664/65 in Eastham, Plymouth Colony, now Barnstable County, Massachusetts.^1,2 He was the son of Major John Freeman and Mary Prence.^1,2 Prence Freeman died date unknown in Eastham, Plymouth Colony, now Barnstable County, Massachusetts. He probably died young.¹

     Nathaniel Freeman was born on 20 March 1668/69 in Eastham, Plymouth Colony, now Barnstable County, Massachusetts.^1,3 He was the son of Major John Freeman and Mary Prence.^1,3 Nathaniel Freeman married Mary Howland in 1690.¹ Nathaniel Freeman died on 4 January 1760 in Province of Massachusetts Bay at age 90.¹

     Mary Howland was born circa 1665. She married Nathaniel Freeman, son of Major John Freeman and Mary Prence, in 1690.¹ Mary Howland died on 29 January 1742/43.²

     Elder William Brewster was born between 24 January 1566 and 1567 in Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England.^3,2,4 He was christened in 1567 in Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England.^5,6 He was the son of Archbishop William Brewster and Mary Smythe.^1,4 Elder William Brewster married Mary (?) circa 1592 in Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England.^4,3 Elder William Brewster died on 10 April 1644 in Plymouth, Plymouth Colony, now Plymouth County, Massachusetts.^2,3,1,4
     He and Mary (?) immigrated on the Mayflower, departing from Plymouth, England September 6, 1620, arriving 11 November 1620 in Plymouth, Plymouth Colony, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Their children Love and Wrestling traveled with them.^2,4

     Elizabeth Tolderby was born circa 1577 in Lechdale, Gloucestershire, England.¹ She was the daughter of John Tolderby. Elizabeth Tolderby married Thomas Prence, son of Thomas Prence, before 1599.¹ Elizabeth Tolderby died circa 1606.¹

     Archbishop William Brewster was born in 1534 in Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England.^1,3 He was the son of William Brewster and Maud Mann. Archbishop William Brewster married as his first wife Mary Smythe, daughter of William Smythe, circa 1562 in England.³ Archbishop William Brewster married as his second wife Prudence (?).⁴ Archbishop William Brewster died in 1590 in Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England.^1,3

     Mary Smythe was born in 1535 in England. She was the daughter of William Smythe. Mary Smythe married Archbishop William Brewster, son of William Brewster and Maud Mann, circa 1562 in England.² Mary Smythe died circa 1569.³

     Hezekiah Allen was born in 1732 in Barrington, Province of Massachusetts Bay, now Rhode Island.^1,3 He was the son of Joseph Allen and Sarah May.⁴ Hezekiah Allen was christened on 23 February 1734 in Barrington, Province of Massachusetts Bay, now Rhode Island.⁴ He married as his first wife Elizabeth May, daughter of Benjamin May and Susanna Clark, on 21 October 1763 in Rehoboth, Province of Massachusetts Bay, intention date.^1,5,2 Hezekiah Allen married as his second wife Mary Lester after 1777.³ Hezekiah Allen died on 6 November 1794 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.^1,3,6

     Lucretia Oldham was born before 14 January 1600/1 in Derby, Derbyshire, England.² She was baptized on 14 January 1600/1 in All Saints, Derby, Derbyshire, England.² She was the daughter of William Oldham and Philipa Sowter. Lucretia Oldham married Johnathan Brewster, son of Elder William Brewster and Mary (?), on 10 April 1624 in Plymouth, Plymouth Colony, now Plymouth County, Massachusetts.^1,2 Lucretia Oldham died on 4 March 1678/79 in Preston, Connecticut Colony.¹ She was buried in Brewster's Neck, Preston, Connecticut Colony.¹
     She immigrated on the Anne, arriving July 1623 in Plymouth, Plymouth Colony, Plymouth County, Massachusetts,, traveling with John Oldham, her brother.^3,4

     Fear Brewster was born circa 1606 in England.^1,3 She was the daughter of Elder William Brewster and Mary (?).³ Fear Brewster married Isaac Allerton circa 1626.^1,2,3 Fear Brewster died on 12 December 1634 in Plymouth, Plymouth Colony, now Plymouth County, Massachusetts.²
     She immigrated on the Anne, arriving July 1623 in Plymouth, Plymouth Colony, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.²

     Isaac Allerton was born circa 1586 in England.^2,4 He married as his first wife Mary Norris on 4 November 1611 in Leiden, South Holland, Holland.^2,4 Isaac Allerton married as his second wife Fear Brewster, daughter of Elder William Brewster and Mary (?), circa 1626.^2,5,4 Isaac Allerton married as his third wife Joanna Swinnerton circa 1644 possibly at Marblehead.^3,4 Isaac Allerton died on 9 February 1658/59 in New Haven, New Haven Colony, now Connecticut.² He was buried in Old Burial Gound, New Haven, New Haven Colony, now Connecticut, Find A Grave Memorial# 13252546.³
     He moved to Leiden, Holland from England. circa 1608.³ He and Mary Norris immigrated on the Mayflower, departing from Plymouth, England September 6, 1620, arriving 11 November 1620 in Plymouth, Plymouth Colony, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Their daughter Remember traveled with them.^2,4 He was assistant to Governor Bradford.³