Reverend John Hale1,2,3

b. 4 April 1636, d. 15 May 1700
     Reverend John Hale was born on 4 April 1636 in Charlestown, Massachusetts Bay Colony, now Suffolk County.1,4,5,3 He was the son of Deacon Robert Hale and Joanna Cutter.2,3,4 Reverend John Hale married as his first wife Rebecca Byley on 15 December 1664 in Ipswich, Massachusetts Bay Colony.4,1,6 Reverend John Hale married as his second wife Sarah Noyes, daughter of Rev. James Noyes and Sarah Brown, on 3 March 1683/84 in Newbury, Massachusetts Bay Colony.4,1,2,7,8,9 Reverend John Hale married as his third wife Elizabeth Somerby, daughter of Henry Somerby and Judith Greenleaf, on 8 August 1698 in Newbury, Province of Massachusetts Bay.10,1 Reverend John Hale died on 15 May 1700 in Beverly, Province of Massachusetts Bay, at age 64.4,2,7
     He was Ordained after preaching 3 years. First minister of Beverly. He wrote about the witchcraft delusion of 1692. on 20 September 1667.4

He was credited with ending the Salem witch trials after his wife Sarah Noyes Hale was accused. Sarah was the sister of Reverend William Noyes, one of the primary prosecutors in the witch trials.2

Children of Reverend John Hale and Rebecca Byley

Children of Reverend John Hale and Sarah Noyes

Citations

  1. [S48] The Great Migration.
  2. [S700] George Dudley Seymour, Capt. Nathan Hale.
  3. [S839] Early VR Suffolk Co. MA (published), Vital records of Charlestown.
  4. [S29] Paul Noyes' research, online noyes.rootsweb.com.
  5. [S266] David Pulsifer, "Early Records of Boston."
  6. [S843] Early VR Essex Co. MA (published), Vital records of Ipswich.
  7. [S843] Early VR Essex Co. MA (published), Vital records of Beverly.
  8. [S736] Great Migration Online, online www.greatmigrationonline.org.
  9. [S1236] Henry Erastus Noyes, Noyes Genealogy, Vol 2 p 43.
  10. [S954] Genealogical Dictionary ME/NH.
  11. [S352] Ron Carlton, "My Family Tree", Feb. 16, 2003, unverified.
  12. [S603] Ed Cooper, "Ed Cooper's email," e-mail to Ann GUlbransen, April 23, 2004.
Last Edited=26 Sep 2019

Deacon Robert Hale1,2,3

b. circa 1607, d. 16 July 1659
     Deacon Robert Hale was born circa 1607 in Kent, England.4,1,2 He married Joanna Cutter on 14 October 1632 in Boston, Massachusetts Bay Colony, now Suffolk County.4,1,3 Deacon Robert Hale died on 16 July 1659 in Charlestown, Massachusetts Bay Colony.4,1,2,3,5
     He immigrated in 1630.4 He was a blacksmith and land surveyor in 1632.4 He became a freeman on 14 May 1634 in Charlestown, Massachusetts Bay Colony, now Suffolk County.2

Children of Deacon Robert Hale and Joanna Cutter

Citations

  1. [S48] The Great Migration.
  2. [S700] George Dudley Seymour, Capt. Nathan Hale.
  3. [S839] Early VR Suffolk Co. MA (published), Vital records of Charlestown.
  4. [S29] Paul Noyes' research, online noyes.rootsweb.com.
  5. [S1140] Merideth B. Colkert, Founders of Early American Families.
  6. [S901] Joseph Thompson Dodge, "Dodge Family."
Last Edited=14 Dec 2014

Samuel Hale1,2,3,4

b. 13 August 1687, d. 1723
     Samuel Hale was born on 13 August 1687 in Beverly, Massachusetts Bay Colony.5,2,4 He was the son of Reverend John Hale and Sarah Noyes.2,3,4 Samuel Hale married Apphia Moody, daughter of John Moody and Hannah Dole, on 26 August 1714 in Newbury, Province of Massachusetts Bay.5,2,6 Samuel Hale died in 1723 in Newbury, Province of Massachusetts Bay. The administration of his estate was granted June 10, 1723.1,2,3

Children of Samuel Hale and Apphia Moody

Citations

  1. [S9] Barbara Ziegler, "The Barbara Ziegler Papers."
  2. [S603] Ed Cooper, "Ed Cooper's email," e-mail to Ann GUlbransen, April 23, 2004.
  3. [S700] George Dudley Seymour, Capt. Nathan Hale.
  4. [S843] Early VR Essex Co. MA (published), Vital records of Beverly.
  5. [S29] Paul Noyes' research, online noyes.rootsweb.com.
  6. [S843] Early VR Essex Co. MA (published), Vital records of Newbury.
Last Edited=7 Jan 2007

Asa Fox1

b. after 1786, d. date unknown
     Asa Fox was born after 1786.2 He was the son of John Fox and Abigail Packer. His death date has not been found.

Citations

  1. [S39] William Freeman Fox, Thomas Fox of Concord.
  2. [S255] Dr. George Henry Fox, Descendents of Isaac Fox.
Last Edited=17 Nov 2006

James Fox1

b. 1786, d. date unknown
     James Fox was born in 1786.2 He was the son of John Fox and Abigail Packer. His death date has not been found.

Citations

  1. [S39] William Freeman Fox, Thomas Fox of Concord.
  2. [S255] Dr. George Henry Fox, Descendents of Isaac Fox.
Last Edited=19 Nov 2006

Deacon Richard Hale1,2,3,4

b. 28 February 1717, d. 1802
     Deacon Richard Hale was born on 28 February 1717 in Newbury, Province of Massachusetts Bay.1,2,3,4 He was the son of Samuel Hale and Apphia Moody.2,3,4 Deacon Richard Hale married Elizabeth Strong, daughter of John Strong and Hannah Trumbull, circa 1740 (estimated.)1 Deacon Richard Hale died in 1802.1,2

Children of Deacon Richard Hale and Elizabeth Strong

Citations

  1. [S29] Paul Noyes' research, online noyes.rootsweb.com.
  2. [S603] Ed Cooper, "Ed Cooper's email," e-mail to Ann GUlbransen, April 23, 2004.
  3. [S700] George Dudley Seymour, Capt. Nathan Hale.
  4. [S843] Early VR Essex Co. MA (published), Vital records of Newbury.
Last Edited=11 Jan 2007

Nathan Hale1,2

b. 6 June 1755, d. 22 September 1776
     Nathan Hale was born on 6 June 1755 in Coventry, Connecticut Colony, now Tolland County.1,2 He was the son of Deacon Richard Hale and Elizabeth Strong.2 Nathan Hale died on 22 September 1776 in New York, New York County, New York, at age 21. He was hanged by the Brittish as a spy.1,2

Citations

  1. [S29] Paul Noyes' research, online noyes.rootsweb.com.
  2. [S700] George Dudley Seymour, Capt. Nathan Hale.
Last Edited=18 Feb 2007

Thomas Butter1

b. 1500, d. 15 October 1555
     Thomas Butter was born in 1500 in Dedham, Essex, England.1 He married as his first wife Joane (?) circa 1520 in Dedham, Essex, England.1 Thomas Butter married as his second wife Marion (?) before 1555.2 Thomas Butter died on 15 October 1555 in Dedham, Essex, England.1
     Thomas was also known as Butler. He was a clothier.2 He left a will on 20 August 1555.3 His will was proved/probated on 7 May 1556.3

Child of Thomas Butter and Joane (?)

Citations

  1. [S88] R. Corey, "1799686.ged", Jul. 30, 2002, unverified.
  2. [S386] Elizabeth French, "Gen. Research in England."
  3. [S420] Thomas Townsend Sherman, "English Shermans (1914)."
Last Edited=21 Oct 2014

Joane (?)1

b. 1504, d. date unknown
     Joane (?) was born in 1504 in Dedham, Essex, England.1 She married Thomas Butter circa 1520 in Dedham, Essex, England.1 Her death date has not been found.

Child of Joane (?) and Thomas Butter

Citations

  1. [S88] R. Corey, "1799686.ged", Jul. 30, 2002, unverified.
Last Edited=21 Oct 2014

Richard Dole1

b. circa 1570, d. date unknown
     Richard Dole was born circa 1570 in England.1 His death date has not been found. He died in Rangeworthy, Gloucestershire, England, probably.1

Child of Richard Dole

Citations

  1. [S88] R. Corey, "1799686.ged", Jul. 30, 2002, unverified.
Last Edited=17 Nov 2006

Joan Hale1

b. circa 1596, d. date unknown
     Joan Hale was born circa 1596 (estimated same as her husband.) She married William Tanner Dole, son of Richard Dole, before 1622. Her death date has not been found.

Child of Joan Hale and William Tanner Dole

Citations

  1. [S88] R. Corey, "1799686.ged", Jul. 30, 2002, unverified.
Last Edited=20 Nov 2006

Agnes Rolfe1,2

b. circa 1573, d. after 1600
     Agnes Rolfe was born circa 1573 in Whiteparish, Wiltshire, England.1 She was the daughter of Unidentified Rolfe and Alice (?)3 Agnes Rolfe married as her first husband Richard Rolfe, son of Richard Rolfe and Elizabeth (?), circa 1590 in Whiteparish, Wiltshire, England.1 Agnes Rolfe married John Rice as her second husband.2 She died after 1600 in Whiteparish, Wiltshire, England.1

Children of Agnes Rolfe and Richard Rolfe

Citations

  1. [S88] R. Corey, "1799686.ged", Jul. 30, 2002, unverified.
  2. [S386] Elizabeth French, "Gen. Research in England."
  3. [S386] Elizabeth French, "Gen. Research in England", Vol 66, p. 251.
Last Edited=11 Apr 2005

Elizabeth Birchard1,2

b. 1 November 1621, d. 28 February 1699
     Elizabeth Birchard was born on 1 November 1621 in Belstone, Devon, England. She was the daughter of Thomas Birchard and Mary Robinson. She married Thomas Bliss, son of Thomas Bliss and Margaret Hulins, on 30 October 1644 in Lyme, Connecticut Colony, now Hartford County.1 Her death date has not been found. She died in Norwich, Connecticut Colony.

Child of Elizabeth Birchard and Thomas Bliss

Citations

  1. [S17] "The Florence Fox Harrop Papers," Florence Fox Collection of A. Gulbransen.
  2. [S180] Marvin Merritt, "MLM", Aug. 25, 2001, unverified.
  3. [S189] Genealogical Memoir of the Lathrops, online.
Last Edited=23 Feb 2019

Elizabeth (?)1

b. circa 1564, d. date unknown
     Elizabeth (?) was born circa 1564 in Kent, England.2 She married Henry Scudder, son of John Scudder and Margaret (?), circa 1580.1,3 Her death date has not been found.

Children of Elizabeth (?) and Henry Scudder

Citations

  1. [S17] "The Florence Fox Harrop Papers," Florence Fox Collection of A. Gulbransen.
  2. [S191] Kevin Greer, "Greer and Related Families", Feb. 13, 2002, unverified.
  3. [S1086] Jane Fletcher Fiske, "A New England Immigrant Kinship Network."
Last Edited=1 Sep 2012

John Porter1,2,3

b. circa 1596, d. 6 September 1676
     John Porter was born circa 1596 in Dorchester, Dorsetshire, England. His birth date is estimated from an age of 80 at his death.3 He was the son of Samuel Porter and Sarah (?)4 John Porter married Mary Endicott circa 1634 probably in England.3,2 John Porter died on 6 September 1676 in Salem, Massachusetts Bay Colony.3 He was buried on 6 September 1676 in Salem, Massachusetts Bay Colony, now Danvers.2
     He lived in Hingham, Massachusetts Bay Colony, now Plymouth County, in 1635.2,3 He lived in Salem, Massachusetts Bay Colony, now Danvers, in 1644.2

Children of John Porter and Mary Endicott

Citations

  1. [S17] "The Florence Fox Harrop Papers," Florence Fox Collection of A. Gulbransen.
  2. [S343] Descendents of Richard Porter, online.
  3. [S659] Early VR Plymouth CO MA (published), Vital Records of Hingham, Hingham Genealogies.
  4. [S884] Lawna Kolterman, "Email from Lawna Kolterman," e-mail to Ann Gulbransen, 2005.
  5. [S843] Early VR Essex Co. MA (published), Vital records of Salem.
Last Edited=29 Jan 2007

Major Stephen Sewall1

b. 19 August 1657, d. 17 October 1725
     Major Stephen Sewall was born on 19 August 1657 in Baddesley, Warwickshire, England.2,3,1 He was the son of Henry Sewall and Jane Dummer.1 Major Stephen Sewall married Margaret Mitchell, daughter of Rev. Jonathan Mitchell and Margaret Boradile, on 13 June 1682 in Cambridge, Massachusetts Bay Colony.2,3,4 Major Stephen Sewall died on 17 October 1725 in Salem, Province of Massachusetts Bay, at age 68.3,5
     He immigrated on the Prudent and Mary, arriving 6 July 1661 in Boston, Massachusetts Bay Colony, with his mother Jane Dummer.3 Military service included Great Service in the Colonial Wars per F. F. Harrop. in 1704.1 His estate was probated 8 November 1725.5

Child of Major Stephen Sewall and Margaret Mitchell

Citations

  1. [S17] "The Florence Fox Harrop Papers," Florence Fox Collection of A. Gulbransen.
  2. [S19] Savage, online.
  3. [S345] McCall-Tidwell, online.
  4. [S750] Early VR Middlesex Co. MA (published), Vital Records of Cambridge.
  5. [S832] Probate Index of Stephen Sewall, Essex County, Massachusetts Probate Indes, 1638-1840.
Last Edited=13 Jan 2007

Henry Sewall1

b. 1614, d. 18 May 1700
     Henry Sewall was born in 1614 in Coventry, Warwickshire, England.1,2 He was the son of Henry Sewall and Anna Hunt.3 Henry Sewall married Jane Dummer, daughter of Stephen Dummer and Alice Archer, on 25 March 1646 in Newbury, Massachusetts Bay Colony. They were married by Richard Saltonstall.1,2,4,5 Henry Sewall died on 18 May 1700 in Newbury, Province of Massachusetts Bay.1,2,4
     He immigrated in 1634 on the Elizabeth & Dorcas. He was elected in 1635 in Newbury, Massachusetts Bay Colony, now Essex County, as representative to General Court from Newbury.1 He became a freeman on 16 May 1637 in Newbury, Massachusetts Bay Colony, now Essex County.2 He returned to England with his wife and her parents in 1647; They returned to England with several children including daughter and son-in-law Jane Dummer and Henry Sewall because they did not like the climate in New England.2 He returned to New England in 1659. His wife and children followed in 1661. They returned to New England several years later.2,5

Children of Henry Sewall and Jane Dummer

Citations

  1. [S17] "The Florence Fox Harrop Papers," Florence Fox Collection of A. Gulbransen.
  2. [S345] McCall-Tidwell, online.
  3. [S701] Eben W. Graves, "Death of Henry Sewall."
  4. [S843] Early VR Essex Co. MA (published), Vital records of Newbury.
  5. [S950] Eben W. Graves, "Ancestry of Alice Archer Dummer."
Last Edited=12 Jan 2007

Jane Dummer1,2,3

b. 1628, d. 13 January 1700/1
     Jane Dummer was born in 1628 in England.2,1 She was the daughter of Stephen Dummer and Alice Archer.2,1,3 Jane Dummer married Henry Sewall, son of Henry Sewall and Anna Hunt, on 25 March 1646 in Newbury, Massachusetts Bay Colony. They were married by Richard Saltonstall.1,2,4,3 Jane Dummer died on 13 January 1700/1 in Newbury, Province of Massachusetts Bay.2,4,1
     She immigrated on the Bevis, arriving June 1638 with her parents Alice Archer and Stephen Dummer.2,5,3 She and her husband returned to England with her parents in 1647; They returned to England with several children including daughter and son-in-law Jane Dummer and Henry Sewall because they did not like the climate in New England.2 Jane Dummer immigrated on the Prudent and Mary, arriving 6 July 1661 in Boston, Massachusetts Bay Colony. Her children Hannah, Samuel, John, Stephen and Jane traveled with her.2

Children of Jane Dummer and Henry Sewall

Citations

  1. [S17] "The Florence Fox Harrop Papers," Florence Fox Collection of A. Gulbransen.
  2. [S345] McCall-Tidwell, online.
  3. [S950] Eben W. Graves, "Ancestry of Alice Archer Dummer."
  4. [S843] Early VR Essex Co. MA (published), Vital records of Newbury.
  5. [S64] Henry Whittemore, Genealogical Guide to the Early Settlers of America.
Last Edited=11 Jan 2007

Henry Sewall1,2

b. 8 April 1576, d. March 1656/57
     Henry Sewall was born on 8 April 1576 in Coventry, Warwickshire, England. Compiler's notes: The article The Death of Henry Sewall says that Henry was 40 at the time of his father's death. This would make his birthdate about 1588.1,3,2,4 He was the son of Henry Sewall and Margaret Gazebrook.2 Henry Sewall married Anna Hunt before 1614.1 Henry Sewall was buried in March 1656/57 in Rowley, Massachusetts Bay Colony.5 He died in March 1656/57 in Rowley, Massachusetts Bay Colony, at age 80.1,5,4
     He and Anna Hunt immigrated in 1635 Elizabeth & Dorcas.4

Child of Henry Sewall and Anna Hunt

Citations

  1. [S17] "The Florence Fox Harrop Papers," Florence Fox Collection of A. Gulbransen.
  2. [S701] Eben W. Graves, "Death of Henry Sewall."
  3. [S345] McCall-Tidwell, online.
  4. [S1140] Merideth B. Colkert, Founders of Early American Families.
  5. [S843] Early VR Essex Co. MA (published), Vital records of Rowley.
Last Edited=20 Dec 2014

Anna Hunt1

b. circa 1580, d. date unknown
     Anna Hunt was born circa 1580 in England.1 She married Henry Sewall, son of Henry Sewall and Margaret Gazebrook, before 1614.1 Her death date has not been found.
     Anna was also known as Ellen.1 She and Henry Sewall immigrated in 1635 Elizabeth & Dorcas.2

Child of Anna Hunt and Henry Sewall

Citations

  1. [S17] "The Florence Fox Harrop Papers," Florence Fox Collection of A. Gulbransen.
  2. [S1140] Merideth B. Colkert, Founders of Early American Families.
Last Edited=20 Dec 2014

Henry Sewall1

b. 1544, d. 16 April 1628
     Henry Sewall was born in 1544 in Coventry, Warwickshire, England.2 He married Margaret Gazebrook in 1575.2,1 Henry Sewall died on 16 April 1628 in Coventry, Warwickshire, England.2
     He was Mayor of Coventry and a linen draper.3,2 He left a will on 1 September 1624.1 His will was proved/probated on 18 April 1628 in Litchfield, England.1

Child of Henry Sewall and Margaret Gazebrook

Citations

  1. [S701] Eben W. Graves, "Death of Henry Sewall."
  2. [S345] McCall-Tidwell, online.
  3. [S17] "The Florence Fox Harrop Papers," Florence Fox Collection of A. Gulbransen.
Last Edited=27 May 2005

Walter Butler1,2,3

b. 27 May 1718, d. 8 September 1755
     Walter Butler was born on 27 May 1718 in New London, Connecticut Colony.1,4,2,3 He was the son of Lieutenant Walter Butler and Mary Harris.2,3 Walter Butler was baptized on 1 June 1718 in New London, Connecticut Colony.2 He married Maritie Wemple, daughter of Johannes Myndert Wemple and Ariaantje Swits, in 1745.2 Walter Butler died on 8 September 1755 at age 37. He died at the battle of Lake George.5,6

Citations

  1. [S17] "The Florence Fox Harrop Papers," Florence Fox Collection of A. Gulbransen.
  2. [S200] Gale Ion Harris, "Walter and Mary (Frye) Harris."
  3. [S1005] The Ricker Compilation (published), New London VR.
  4. [S124] New London Vital Statistics, online http://home.att.net/~SGTAYLOR/newlondon.html
  5. [S196] Brianne Seyferth, "B. Seyferth's Data," e-mail to Ann Gulbransen, March 11, 2002.
  6. [S1082] Marianne Miles, "Email Marianne Miles," e-mail to Ann Gulbransen, 22 March 2012.
Last Edited=22 Mar 2012

Lieutenant Walter Butler1,2,3

b. circa 1690, d. after 13 March 1760
     Lieutenant Walter Butler was born circa 1690 (estimated.) He was the son of Thomas Butler.1,3 Lieutenant Walter Butler married as his first wife Mary Harris, daughter of Thomas Harris and Mary Wetherell, after 26 July 1713 in New London, Connecticut Colony, The marriage intentions were published on this date.1,2,4 Lieutenant Walter Butler married as his second wife Deborah Ely in 1727.2,5 Lieutenant Walter Butler died after 13 March 1760 in Schenectady, Province of New York, now Schenectady County. He died in the house in the winter of 1759/1760.6,2
     He received a military appointment in the Mowhawk country in 1728 and moved his family there fourteen years later where he was Captain of the Fort.3 He was an aide of Sir William Johnson during the French and Indian War. He left a will on 13 March 1760 in Schenectady, Province of New York, now Schenectady County. In the will, he mentions the daughters Marya and Deborah of his son Walter (deceased), his sons Thomas and John and daughters Marya Vanderheyden and Anna. He does not mention any other grandchildren by name. It is likely that his son Walter did not have any other children, else he would mentioned them to pass on their father's share of his estate. This supports the conclusion that our Walter Butleris from another family.6,2 His will was proved/probated on 20 January 1763.2

Compiler's note: Florence Fox Harrop worked very hard to link the Walter Butler who is the ancestor of our family to Lieutenant Walter Butler. Although she sent letters and documents to other family members about other possible lines, most of the material that remains in her collected papers shows both Walters with a couple of generations of question marks between them. This compiler has not been able to find any evidence that links the two families, other than the similarity in names, though evidence that links our Walter to any other family is also lacking.

Children of Lieutenant Walter Butler and Mary Harris

Children of Lieutenant Walter Butler and Deborah Ely

Citations

  1. [S17] "The Florence Fox Harrop Papers," Florence Fox Collection of A. Gulbransen.
  2. [S200] Gale Ion Harris, "Walter and Mary (Frye) Harris."
  3. [S233] Connecticut Puritan Settlers, online.
  4. [S1152] Barbara Lambert Merrick, MF 24 Brewster.
  5. [S925] Ely Ancestry, online.
  6. [S82] Abstracts of Wills, online.
  7. [S124] New London Vital Statistics, online http://home.att.net/~SGTAYLOR/newlondon.html
  8. [S1005] The Ricker Compilation (published), New London VR.
Last Edited=7 Feb 2015

Mary Harris1,2,3,4

b. 4 November 1690, d. 4 March 1724/25
     Mary Harris was born on 4 November 1690 in New London, Connecticut Colony.1,2,3,4 She was the daughter of Thomas Harris and Mary Wetherell.2,3,4 Mary Harris was baptized on 21 February 1692 in New London, Connecticut Colony.2,4 She married Lieutenant Walter Butler, son of Thomas Butler, after 26 July 1713 in New London, Connecticut Colony, The marriage intentions were published on this date.1,2,4 Mary Harris died on 4 March 1724/25 in New London, Connecticut Colony, at age 34.1,2

Children of Mary Harris and Lieutenant Walter Butler

Citations

  1. [S17] "The Florence Fox Harrop Papers," Florence Fox Collection of A. Gulbransen.
  2. [S200] Gale Ion Harris, "Walter and Mary (Frye) Harris."
  3. [S1005] The Ricker Compilation (published), New London VR.
  4. [S1152] Barbara Lambert Merrick, MF 24 Brewster.
  5. [S124] New London Vital Statistics, online http://home.att.net/~SGTAYLOR/newlondon.html
Last Edited=7 Feb 2015

Thomas Butler1,2

b. circa 1642, d. 20 December 1701
     Thomas Butler was born circa 1642.1,2 He died on 20 December 1701 in New London, Connecticut Colony.1,2

Child of Thomas Butler

Citations

  1. [S17] "The Florence Fox Harrop Papers," Florence Fox Collection of A. Gulbransen.
  2. [S233] Connecticut Puritan Settlers, online.
Last Edited=18 Feb 2007