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Thomas Buckmaster

Male - 1656


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Thomas Buckmaster was born in England or Wales; died on 28 Sep 1656 in Muddy River (now Brookline), Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1639, Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
    • Religion: 4 Oct 1645, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; Thomas and Joanna were admitted as members of the Boston Church with a letter of dismissal from the Scituate Church.
    • Freeman: 1646, Muddy River (now Brookline), Norfolk County, Massachusetts
    • Will: 2 Sep 1656, Muddy River (now Brookline), Norfolk County, Massachusetts; He mentions his wife, Joanna, and his children: Zachariah, Elizabeth, Mary, Dorcas, Thomas, Joseph, and Jebez.
    • Inventory: 2 Nov 1656, Muddy River (now Brookline), Norfolk County, Massachusetts; The estate of Thomas Buckmaster was inventoried and valued at £112 16/6.
    • Complier's Note: 1973; Temple (1887), Wheeler (1924), and Hudson (1889) say he was a descendant of John of Peterbourough, Northampton, England. There has been speculation that he was from London, and married his wife at All Hallows in the Wall, London 29 January 1563. This is clearly in error owing to chronology.

    Notes:

    Name:


    Residence:
    Wheeler (1924) erred in writing the date as 1629.

    Inventory:
    The inventory date was recorded as 2 (9) 1656.

    Family/Spouse: Joanna. Joanna was born in England; died in Aug 1676 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Lawrence Buckmaster  Descendancy chart to this point died in 1646 in at sea.
    2. 3. Zachariah Buckmaster  Descendancy chart to this point died before 1704 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    3. 4. Elizabeth Buckmaster  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 5. Mary Buckmaster  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 6. Dorcas Buckmaster  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1629 in England; died on 22 Jan 1722.
    6. 7. Thomas Buckmaster  Descendancy chart to this point died in Dec 1659 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
    7. 8. Sarah Buckmaster  Descendancy chart to this point died on 30 Aug 1690 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    8. 9. Joseph Buckmaster  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1638; died on 20 Nov 1668 in Muddy River (now Brookline), Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    9. 10. Jabez Buckmaster  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Lawrence Buckmaster Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) died in 1646 in at sea.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Will: 27 Nov 1645; He made his will before going on a voyage at sea to England. He never returned.
    • Probate/Proved: 4 Jul 1646

    Notes:

    Will:
    The date of his will was recorded as 27 (9) 1645.


  2. 3.  Zachariah Buckmaster Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) died before 1704 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Will: 2 Sep 1656, Muddy River (now Brookline), Norfolk County, Massachusetts; He is mentioned in his father's will.
    • Moved To: 1660, Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
    • Land/House: 13 May 1679, Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He had a house lot assigned to him. He had another assigned in 1692.
    • Married: 7 Mar 1704, Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; Sarah Webb, the daughter of Christopher and Humility Webb. He was born about 1627 in England. She died on Friday 27 June 1704 in Roxbury, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Zachariah Buckmaster (1665-____)

    Notes:

    Land/House:
    The date was recorded as 13 (3) 1679.

    Married:
    Their marriage date was recorded as 7 (1) 1654.

    Died:
    Morse (1855) says he was alive in 1714 while Barry (1847) says Sarah was a widow in 1704.


  3. 4.  Elizabeth Buckmaster Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: say 1656; Thomas Spowell. Issue: 1. Mary Spowell
    • Will: 2 Sep 1656, Muddy River (now Brookline), Norfolk County, Massachusetts; She is mentioned in her father's will.


  4. 5.  Mary Buckmaster Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: say 1651; Henry Stevens. He was born about 1614 in England. Henry was a stone mason and came over on board the Defence in 1635 from London at the age of 24 years. Henry, married (1) Alice ______. Issue: 1. Joanna Stevens (1652-____) 2. Henry Stevens (1656-____) 3. Joshua Stevens (1659-1695) 4. Henry Stevens (1663-____) 5. Samuel Stevens (1665-____)
    • Will: 2 Sep 1656, Muddy River (now Brookline), Norfolk County, Massachusetts; She is mentioned in her father's will.


  5. 6.  Dorcas Buckmaster Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was born in 1629 in England; died on 22 Jan 1722.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 7 Mar 1655, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; Clement Corbin, the son of John and Margaret Corbin. He was born in 1626 in England. He died on Wednesday 1 August 1696 in Brookline, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Jabez Corbin (1668-____) 2. Dorcas Corbin (1670-____) 3. Joanna Corbin (1672-____) 4. Margaret Corbin (1673-____)
    • Will: 2 Sep 1656, Muddy River (now Brookline), Norfolk County, Massachusetts; She is mentioned in her father's will.

    Notes:

    Name:


  6. 7.  Thomas Buckmaster Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) died in Dec 1659 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: say 1640, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; He was a carpenter.
    • Married: say 1645; Mary ______. Issue: 1. Mary Buckmaster (1646-____)
    • Will: 2 Sep 1656, Muddy River (now Brookline), Norfolk County, Massachusetts; He is mentioned in his father's will.
    • Inventory: 15 Dec 1659, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; Thomas' estate was inventoried and valued at £39 16/.
    • Probate/Proved: 1 Feb 1659/60, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts


  7. 8.  Sarah Buckmaster Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) died on 30 Aug 1690 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Sarah married John Lawrence on 30 Sep 1657 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. John (son of John Lawrence and Elizabeth) was born on 14 Mar 1635/36 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died in Jun 1712 in Natick, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. Elizabeth Lawrence  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 12. Daniel Lawrence  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 13. Sarah Lawrence  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 01 Jan 1661/62 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 25 Mar 1684 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    4. 14. Joanna Lawrence  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1668 in Muddy River (now Brookline), Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    5. 15. Ebenezer Lawrence  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Muddy River or Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 12 Jun 1751 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    6. 16. Jonathan Lawrence  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 17. Mary Lawrence  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Mar 1682 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 8 Dec 1694 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    8. 18. David Lawrence  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1683 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 23 Aug 1754 in Franklin, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; was buried in Union Street Cemetery, Franklin, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..

  8. 9.  Joseph Buckmaster Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was born in 1638; died on 20 Nov 1668 in Muddy River (now Brookline), Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Other Will: 2 Sep 1656, Muddy River (now Brookline), Norfolk County, Massachusetts; His father wrote his will on 2 September 1656 in Muddy River, Massachusetts and mentioned Joseph: To my Son Thomas, Son Joseph, Son Jabesh, fourty shillings each to be paid when severally "one oc Twenty yeares of Age."
    • Probate/Proved: 24 Nov 1668; His estate was probated 24 November 1668. Administration granted to Elizabeth Buckminister, relict of the late Joseph Buckminster, and to Hugh Clarke, her Father, in her behalfe. and behalfe of the children of the said Buckminster, the said Hughe Clarke giuing suflieient security, to performe the Couenants betweene the said Joseph Buckminster and his mother, the late Johannah Buckminsler, now Garfield, and that shee haue all her Rights and dues..
    • Last Full Review: 20 Jul 2020

    Joseph married Elizabeth Clark on yes, date unknown. Elizabeth was born on 31 Jan 1648 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died in Framingham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; was buried in Framingham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  9. 10.  Jabez Buckmaster Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Will: 2 Sep 1656, Muddy River (now Brookline), Norfolk County, Massachusetts; He is mentioned in his father's will.



Generation: 3

  1. 11.  Elizabeth Lawrence Descendancy chart to this point (8.Sarah2, 1.Thomas1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Will: 23 Oct 1703, Natick, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; She was mentioned in his father's will.


  2. 12.  Daniel Lawrence Descendancy chart to this point (8.Sarah2, 1.Thomas1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: say 1701; Hannah ______. Issue: 1. Hannah Lawrence (1703-____) 2. Thomas Lawrence (1706-____) 3. Rebecca Lawrence (1708-____)
    • Will: 23 Oct 1703, Natick, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He was mentioned in his father's will.


  3. 13.  Sarah Lawrence Descendancy chart to this point (8.Sarah2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 01 Jan 1661/62 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 25 Mar 1684 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

  4. 14.  Joanna Lawrence Descendancy chart to this point (8.Sarah2, 1.Thomas1) was born in 1668 in Muddy River (now Brookline), Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 1688; Captain Robert Pond, the son of Lt. Daniel and Ann (Edwards) Pond. He was born on 5 August 1667 and was christened on 11 August 1667 both in Dedham, Massachusetts. Robert was a house carpenter and is called 'Captain' in various deeds. He owned a large amount of land After Joanna's death, on 16 January 1728/29 Robert, at age 61, married (2) Abigail Fisher. After Abigail's death, on 17 November 1747 Robert, at age 80, married (3) Sarah ______. His will was dated 3 December 1748. He died on Friday 3 July 1750 in Wrentham, Massachusetts. The inventory of his estate was valued at £184. Issue: 1. Anne Pond (1689-1756) 2. Sarah Pond (1692-____) 3. Robert Pond (1694-1694) 4. Robert Pond (1695-1696) 5. Robert Pond (1697-____) 6. Ezra Pond 7. Ichabod Pond (1699-____) 8. Baruch Pond (1702-____) 9. Eunice Pond (1707-____)
    • Will: 23 Oct 1703, Natick, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; She was mentioned in his father's will.


  5. 15.  Ebenezer Lawrence Descendancy chart to this point (8.Sarah2, 1.Thomas1) was born in Muddy River or Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 12 Jun 1751 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Land/House: 1 Mar 1703; Ebenezer's sister, Joanna, and her husband, Capt. Robert Pond, deeded twelve acres of land in Wrentham to him.
    • Will: 23 Oct 1703, Natick, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He was mentioned in his father's will.
    • Will: 15 Aug 1750, Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts

    Ebenezer married Mary Partridge on 25 Nov 1706. Mary (daughter of Deacon John Partridge and Elizabeth Rockwood) was born on 25 Feb 1681/82 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 14 Feb 1754 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 19. Sarah Lawrence  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 May 1709 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    2. 20. Mary Lawrence  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 May 1711 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 30 Aug 1779 in Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    3. 21. John Lawrence  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Jun 1713 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died before 1751.
    4. 22. Mercy Lawrence  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Feb 1713/14 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    5. 23. Margaret Lawrence  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Jul 1716 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 11 Feb 1754 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    6. 24. Hannah "Anna" Lawrence  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 May 1719 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    7. 25. Ebenezer Lawrence  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 May 1721 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 4 Oct 1796 in Franklin, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    8. 26. Rebecca Lawrence  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 9 Apr 1735 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

  6. 16.  Jonathan Lawrence Descendancy chart to this point (8.Sarah2, 1.Thomas1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Will: 23 Oct 1703, Natick, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He was mentioned in his father's will.


  7. 17.  Mary Lawrence Descendancy chart to this point (8.Sarah2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 16 Mar 1682 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 8 Dec 1694 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Last Full Review: 13 Jul 2020


  8. 18.  David Lawrence Descendancy chart to this point (8.Sarah2, 1.Thomas1) was born in 1683 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 23 Aug 1754 in Franklin, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; was buried in Union Street Cemetery, Franklin, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Will: 23 Oct 1703, Natick, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He was mentioned in his father's will.
    • Married: 19 Nov 1711, Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; (1) Bethiah Rocket.
    • Married: 5 Jun 1729, Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; (2) Rachel Bacon. She was living in 1728 in Dedham, Massachusetts.



Generation: 4

  1. 19.  Sarah Lawrence Descendancy chart to this point (15.Ebenezer3, 8.Sarah2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 30 May 1709 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Sarah married Isaac Wheeler on 8 May 1734 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Isaac (son of Isaac Wheeler and Experience Metcalfe) was born on 14 May 1698 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 22 Sep 1769 in Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 27. Sgt. Isaac Wheeler  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Mar 1734/35 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 22 Apr 1817 in Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried in Old Burial Ground, Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
    2. 28. Sarah Wheeler  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Jul 1738 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 31 May 1799 in Princeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts .
    3. 29. Mercy Wheeler  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Sep 1740 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 10 Jul 1808 in Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    4. 30. Rhoda Wheeler  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 31. Abraham Wheeler  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 May 1746 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 20 Jul 1817 in Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    6. 32. Jacob Wheeler  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Feb 1748/49 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 30 May 1773 in Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    7. 33. Ede Wheeler  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 09 Mar 1750/51 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 12 Jun 1755 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

  2. 20.  Mary Lawrence Descendancy chart to this point (15.Ebenezer3, 8.Sarah2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 25 May 1711 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 30 Aug 1779 in Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: Abt 1731; John Bacon.
    • Moved To: say 1735; They settled in Wrentham, then removed to Brookfield.


  3. 21.  John Lawrence Descendancy chart to this point (15.Ebenezer3, 8.Sarah2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 27 Jun 1713 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died before 1751.

  4. 22.  Mercy Lawrence Descendancy chart to this point (15.Ebenezer3, 8.Sarah2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 25 Feb 1713/14 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 23 Dec 1754, Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; John Fales.


  5. 23.  Margaret Lawrence Descendancy chart to this point (15.Ebenezer3, 8.Sarah2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 5 Jul 1716 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 11 Feb 1754 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

  6. 24.  Hannah "Anna" Lawrence Descendancy chart to this point (15.Ebenezer3, 8.Sarah2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 30 May 1719 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 16 Feb 1743/44, Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; Rowland Clark, the son of Joseph and Experience (Wheeler) Clark. He was born in 1722 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. He died in 1790 in Sturbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    • Moved To: Abt 1745, Sturbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts


  7. 25.  Ebenezer Lawrence Descendancy chart to this point (15.Ebenezer3, 8.Sarah2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 11 May 1721 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 4 Oct 1796 in Franklin, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 11 Feb 1745/46, Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; Mary Hawes, the son of Daniel and Beriah (Mann) Hawes. She was born on 11 February 1725/26 in Wrentham, now Franklin, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. She died on Monday 9 February 1778 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Abigail Lawrence (1749-____)


  8. 26.  Rebecca Lawrence Descendancy chart to this point (15.Ebenezer3, 8.Sarah2, 1.Thomas1) was born in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 9 Apr 1735 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.