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Generation: 1
1. | Mary Smith was born on 28 Oct 1658 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts (daughter of Robert Smith and Mary French). Other Events and Attributes:
- Will: 7 Aug 1693, Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts; She is mentioned in her father's will.
- Moved to: 1713, Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts; They moved from Framingham.
Mary married Deacon John Town on 2 Feb 1680 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts. John (son of Ensign Jacob Towne and Catherine Simonds) was born on 2 Apr 1658 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts; died in 1740 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- Mary Town was born on 23 Jun 1681 in Topsfield, Washington County, Maine; died in 27 Mar.
- John Town was born on 25 Nov 1682 in Topsfield, Washington County, Maine; died on 29 Sep 1683 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts.
- Ensign Israel Town was born on 18 Nov 1684 in Topsfield, Washington County, Maine; died on 27 Oct 1771 in Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- Esther Town was born on 13 Dec 1686 in Topsfield, Washington County, Maine; died before 1744 in Framingham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Ephraim Town was christened on 22 Apr 1688 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts.
- Deacon Jonathan Town was born on 11 Mar 1691 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts; died in 1771 in Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- David Town was born on 22 Oct 1693 in Topsfield, Washington County, Maine; died on 20 Sep 1781 in Belchertown, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
- Samuel Town was born on 25 Jan 1695 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts; died in 1760 in Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- Edmund Town was born on 7 May 1699 in Topsfield, Washington County, Maine; died on 27 May 1745 in Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- John Town was born on 31 May 1702 in Framingham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
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Generation: 2
2. | Robert Smith was christened on 30 Apr 1626 in Kirton, Lincolnshire, England (son of Robert Smith and Margaret); died on 30 Aug 1693 in Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts. Other Events and Attributes:
- Legal: Robert Smith deposed in 1659 giving his age as 33 years.
- Immigration: 1638; He came to New England as an apprentice to a Mr. Whittingham.
- History: 19 Dec 1648, Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts; He subscribed to the town 2 shillings.
- Oath: 1678, Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts; Robert took the Oath of Fidelity and Allegiance.
- Will: 7 Aug 1693, Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts; He mentions his wife, Mary, and his children: Mary, Phebe, Ephraim, Samuel, Amye, Jacob, Mariah, and Nathaniel.
- Probate/Proved: 26 Sep 1693, Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts
- Inventory: say 20 Sep 1698; Robert's estate was inventoried and valued at £189 7/3.
Notes:
The two Robert's appear to have been swapped. Probably the christening dates have been miss assigned.
Name:
Robert married Mary French before 26 Mar 1656 in Massachusetts. Mary (daughter of Ensign Thomas French and Mary Scudamore) was born on 22 Mar 1634 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; died about 1719 in Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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3. | Mary French was born on 22 Mar 1634 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts (daughter of Ensign Thomas French and Mary Scudamore); died about 1719 in Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts. Other Events and Attributes:
- Will: 3 Aug 1680, Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts; She was mentioned in her father's will.
- Will: 7 Aug 1693, Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts; She is mentioned in the will of her husband, Robert Smith.
Children:
- Thomas Smith was born about 1657 in Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 25 Feb 1725/26 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts.
- 1. Mary Smith was born on 28 Oct 1658 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts.
- Phebe Smith was born on 26 Aug 1661 in Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 14 Jan 1740 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts.
- Ephraim Smith was born on 29 Oct 1663 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts.
- Samuel Smith was born on 26 Jan 1666 in Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 12 Jul 1748 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts.
- Amye Smith was born on 16 Aug 1668 in Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 22 Feb 1756 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts.
- Sarah Smith was born on 25 Jun 1670 in Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 28 Jun 1670 in Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts.
- Nathaniel Smith was born on 7 Sep 1672 in Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts; died about 1717.
- Jacob Smith was born on 29 Jan 1674/5 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts.
- Mariah Smith was born on 18 Dec 1677 in Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 17 Jan 1739 in Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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Generation: 3
4. | Robert Smith was christened on 4 Mar 1595 in Sutterton, Lincolnshire, England (son of Edward Smythe and unknown wife). Notes:
There is much confusion here. Hoyt (1897) either combines this family with a Richard Smith, or Fowler (1991) had combined them.
Robert married Margaret. Margaret was born about 1593 in Frampton, Lincolnshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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5. | Margaret was born about 1593 in Frampton, Lincolnshire, England. Children:
- Edward Smith was christened on 2 Feb 1616 in Frampton, Lincolnshire, England.
- Margaret Smith was christened in 1623 in Sutterton, Lincolnshire, England.
- 2. Robert Smith was christened on 30 Apr 1626 in Kirton, Lincolnshire, England; died on 30 Aug 1693 in Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts.
- Robert Smith was christened on 22 Aug 1627 in Frampton, Lincolnshire, England; died on 30 Aug 1627 in Frampton, Lincolnshire, England.
- William Smith was born in 1628 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts.
- Lucy Smith was born in 1630 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts.
- Jemima Smith was born in 1632 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts.
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6. | Ensign Thomas French was christened on 27 Nov 1608 in Assington, Suffolk, England (son of Thomas French and Susan Riddlesdale); died on 8 Aug 1680 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts. Other Events and Attributes:
- Immigration: 1630; He came to New England in the Winthrop Fleet.
- Religion: 1631, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; Thomas joined the Boston Church.
- Freeman: 1632, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
- Military: 1637; He was a member of the Pequot expedition. He was called Sergeant French until 1664, and Ensign French thereafter.
- Religion: 1638; He was dismissed to the church in Ipswich in 1638.
- Will: 3 Aug 1680, Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts; He mentions his wife, Mary, and his children: Thomas, Mary, and John.
- Inventory: 25 Aug 1680, Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts; Thomas' estate was inventoried and valued at £183 7/1.
Notes:
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Thomas married Mary Scudamore about 1631 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Mary (daughter of William Scudamore and Frances Lechmore) was born about 1612 in England; died on 6 May 1681 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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7. | Mary Scudamore was born about 1612 in England (daughter of William Scudamore and Frances Lechmore); died on 6 May 1681 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts. Other Events and Attributes:
- Will: 3 Aug 1680, Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts; She was mentioned the will of her husband, Thomas.
Notes:
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Children:
- Sarah French died before 1680.
- 3. Mary French was born on 22 Mar 1634 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; died about 1719 in Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts.
- Thomas French was born in 1636 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts.
- John French was born in 1642 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts; died about 1706 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts.
- Samuel French died in 1688 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts.
- Ephraim French was born in 1643 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts; died in Sep 1716 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts.
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Generation: 4
12. | Thomas French was christened on 11 Oct 1584 in Bures St. Mary, Suffolk, England (son of Jacob French and Susan Warren); died in 1639 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts. Other Events and Attributes:
- History: 1637 to death, Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts
- Immigration: 1637; They followed their son, Thomas and three daughters to New England and settled in Ipswich.
Notes:
Christening: Davis (1995 v1) gives his christening date as 27 November 1608 and the place as Assington, England.
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History:
On 5 November 1639, his estate was administered.
Thomas married Susan Riddlesdale on 5 Sep 1608 in Assington, Suffolk, England. Susan (daughter of John Riddlesdale and Dorcus) was christened on 20 Apr 1584 in Boxford, Suffolk, England; died in Aug 1658 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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13. | Susan Riddlesdale was christened on 20 Apr 1584 in Boxford, Suffolk, England (daughter of John Riddlesdale and Dorcus); died in Aug 1658 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts. Other Events and Attributes:
- Immigration: 1637; They followed their son, Thomas and three daughters to New England and settled in Ipswich.
- Estate Admin: 5 Nov 1639, Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts; The estate of Thomas French was administered by Susan, his wife.
- Inventory: 10 Mar 1658/59, Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts; Susan's estate was inventoried and valued at £12 11/6d.
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Children:
- 6. Ensign Thomas French was christened on 27 Nov 1608 in Assington, Suffolk, England; died on 8 Aug 1680 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts.
- Alice French was christened on 9 Apr 1610 in Assington, Suffolk, England.
- Dorcus French was christened on 31 Jul 1614 in Assington, Suffolk, England; died on 30 Dec 1697 in Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Susan French was christened on 22 Apr 1616 in Assington, Suffolk, England.
- Anne French was christened on 15 Mar 1617 in Assington, Suffolk, England.
- Margaret French was christened on 12 Mar 1619 in Assington, Suffolk, England.
- John French was christened on 16 May 1622 in Assington, Suffolk, England; died on 1 Feb 1697 in Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
- Mary French was christened on 6 Jan 1624 in Assington, Suffolk, England.
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15. | Frances Lechmore was born about 1588 in England. Children:
- 7. Mary Scudamore was born about 1612 in England; died on 6 May 1681 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts.
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