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Bridget Bradstreet

Female - 1662


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Bridget Bradstreet died on 14 Jun 1662 in Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Her death date was recorded as 14 (6) 1662.

    Family/Spouse: Thomas Rowlandson. Thomas was born in England; died on 17 Nov 1657 in Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Thomas Rowlandson  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1627 in England; died in Jul 1682 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    2. 3. Elizabeth Rowlandson  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 4. Martha Rowlandson  Descendancy chart to this point died in Jul 1712 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    4. 5. Rev. Joseph Rowlandson  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1631 in England; died on 23 Nov 1678 in Wethersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut.

    Bridget married Robert Massey in say 1631. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 6. Benjamin Massey  Descendancy chart to this point died on 6 Dec 1690 in Rumney Marsh (now Chelsea), Suffolk County. Massachusetts .
    2. 7. Mary Massey  Descendancy chart to this point was born in England; died after 1643.
    3. 8. Joseph Massey  Descendancy chart to this point died on 30 Dec 1680 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    4. 9. Ellen Massey  Descendancy chart to this point died after 1643.

    Bridget married William Kerley on 31 May 1659 in Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. William was born in 1621 in Ashmore, Dorestshire, England; died on 14 Jul 1670 in Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Thomas Rowlandson Descendancy chart to this point (1.Bridget1) was born about 1627 in England; died in Jul 1682 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1648, Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts
    • History: 1652, Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; Thomas was taxed in Salisbury in 1652 and 1659.
    • Moved to: 1652, Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts
    • Married: 17 May 1653, Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; Dorothy Portland. She died after 1694. Issue: 1. Elizabeth Rowlandson (1654-1655) 2. Thomas Rowlandson (1656-1676) [He was killed by Indians in the attack on his uncle Joseph's house in Lancaster, 10 February 1675/76.] 3. Sarah Rowlandson (1658-____) 4. Elizabeth Rowlandson (1660-____) 5. Joseph Rowlandson (1663-____) 6. Mary Rowlandson (1666-____) 7. Martha Rowlandson (1666-____) 8. John Rowlandson (1668-____) 9. Ann Rowlandson (1669-____)
    • History: 1658; He signed the petitions of 1658 and 1680.
    • Religion: 1677, Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; Thomas was admitted as a member of the Salisbury Church.
    • Will: 7 Jul 1682; He mentions his wife, Dorothy.
    • Probate/Proved: 21 Sep 1682

    Notes:

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  2. 3.  Elizabeth Rowlandson Descendancy chart to this point (1.Bridget1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 24 Oct 1637, Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; (1) John Harris. was born about 1607 in England. He came over on board the Christian from London in 1635 at the age of 28 years. He became a freeman in 1647. Issue: 1. Ezekiel Harris 2. Nathaniel Harris 3. John Harris (1649-____) 4. Thomas Harris (1651-____) 5. Timothy Harris (1657-____) 6. Mary Harris
    • Married: say 1670; (2) Deacon Richard Wells, the son of Thomas Wells. He was born in 1609 in Colchester, Essex, England. Deacon Richard was a glover. He recieved lands in the first division of Salisbury and took the freeman's oath in 1663. He died on Tuesday 12 July 1672 in Salisbury, Massachusetts.


  3. 4.  Martha Rowlandson Descendancy chart to this point (1.Bridget1) died in Jul 1712 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Religion: 1687; Martha became a member of the Salisbury Church.

    Martha married John Eaton about 1644. John (son of John Eaton and Anne) was born about 1621 in England; died on 30 Oct 1682 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 10. John Eaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1646 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 17 Jan 1717/18 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    2. 11. Thomas Eaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Jan 1646/47 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 9 Jul 1699 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
    3. 12. Martha Eaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Aug 1648 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 19 Apr 1734 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    4. 13. Esther Eaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born in say 1649 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died in 1649 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    5. 14. Elizabeth Eaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Dec 1650 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    6. 15. Ann Eaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Dec 1652 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 12 Jun 1658 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    7. 16. Sarah Eaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Dec 1654 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    8. 17. Mary Eaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Dec 1656 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 02 Feb 1656/57 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    9. 18. Samuel Eaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Feb 1659 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    10. 19. Captain Joseph Eaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Mar 1660/61 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 13 Jan 1742/43 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    11. 20. Ephraim Eaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Apr 1663 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 8 Jun 1723 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

  4. 5.  Rev. Joseph Rowlandson Descendancy chart to this point (1.Bridget1) was born about 1631 in England; died on 23 Nov 1678 in Wethersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Graduation: 1652, Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He was the only graduate of Harvard Collage in 1652.
    • Married: 1659; Mary White She was born about 1633 in England. Mary was captured by Indians, with the rest of her family, except for Joseph, who was in Boston. She was later released on 2 May 1676, and wrote a book about her captivity. She died in Wethersfield, Connecticut. Issue: 1. Mary Rowlandson (1658-1660) 2. Joseph Rowlandson (1662-____) 3. Mary Rowlandson (1665-____) 4. Sarah Rowlandson (1669-1676) [Killed by Indians]
    • Ordained: 1660, Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He was the first minister of Lancaster, having begun to preach there in 1654.
    • History: 10 Feb 1676; Joseph was away in Boston at the time of the attack on Lancaster, 10 February 1676. After Mary's ransom and release, 2 May 1676, Joseph preached in Boston and other towns without settling down.
    • Moved to: Apr 1677, Wethersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut; He settled in Wethersfield to join the Rev Gershom Bulkley.

    Notes:

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  5. 6.  Benjamin Massey Descendancy chart to this point (1.Bridget1) died on 6 Dec 1690 in Rumney Marsh (now Chelsea), Suffolk County. Massachusetts .

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: Before 1657; Alice Dexter, the daughter of Richard and Bridget Dexter. Issue: 1. Sarah Mussey 2. Benjamin Mussey (1657-1732) 3. Joseph Mussey (1659-____)
    • Freeman: 1665

    Notes:

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  6. 7.  Mary Massey Descendancy chart to this point (1.Bridget1) was born in England; died after 1643.

    Notes:

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  7. 8.  Joseph Massey Descendancy chart to this point (1.Bridget1) died on 30 Dec 1680 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 9 Feb 1671, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; Esther Jackman, the daughter of James and Joanna Jackman. She was born on 12 September 1651 in Newbury, Massachusetts. She died after 1680. Issue: 1. Mary Mussey (1672-____) 2. Esther Mussey (1675-____) 3. baby boy Mussey (1676-1676) 4. Joseph Mussey (1677-____) 5. Benjamin Mussey (1680-____)


  8. 9.  Ellen Massey Descendancy chart to this point (1.Bridget1) died after 1643.


Generation: 3

  1. 10.  John Eaton Descendancy chart to this point (4.Martha2, 1.Bridget1) was born about 1646 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 17 Jan 1717/18 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: say 1684; Mary ______. Issue: 1. Mary Eaton (1685-____) 2. John Eaton (c1687-1717) 3. William Eaton (c1689-____) 4. James Eaton (1691-____) 5. Samuel Eaton (1692-____) 6. Martha Eaton (1695-____) 7. Jonathan Eaton (1698-____) 8. Thomas Eaton (1702-____) 9. Daniel Eaton (1704-____) 10. Daniel Eaton (1710-____)
    • History: 3 Jul 1694; He testified that he went to York, Maine about 1670 to work for William Hooke mowing the meadow and making hay. He also stated that his age was 48 years.
    • Religion: 7 Sep 1707, Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; John Eaton was admitted to the Salisbury Church in Salisbury.
    • Will: 15 Jan 1717/18, Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts
    • Probate/Proved: 9 Apr 1718, Essex County, Massachusetts

    Notes:

    Birth:
    He testified that he was 48 years old on 3 July 1694.


  2. 11.  Thomas Eaton Descendancy chart to this point (4.Martha2, 1.Bridget1) was born on 19 Jan 1646/47 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 9 Jul 1699 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Oath: 1678, Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; He took the Oath of Allegiance and Fidelity.
    • Married: 14 Nov 1679, Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; Hannah Hubbard, the daughter of Richard and Martha (Ayer) Hubbard. Issue: 1. Thomas Eaton (1680-____) 2. Hannah Eaton (1682-1683) 3. Hannah Eaton (1684-____)
    • Moved To: Before 1687, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts

    Notes:

    Birth:
    His birth date was recorded as 17 (11) 1646.


  3. 12.  Martha Eaton Descendancy chart to this point (4.Martha2, 1.Bridget1) was born on 12 Aug 1648 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 19 Apr 1734 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Religion: 19 Feb 1698/99, Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; On 19 February 1698/99 she was admitted to the Salisbury Church by the Rev. Caleb Cushing.
    • Last Full Review: 2 Jun 2020

    Notes:

    Birth: Her birth date was recorded as 12 (6) 1648.

    Martha married Benjamin Collins on 5 Nov 1668 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Benjamin died on 10 Dec 1683 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 21. Mary Collins  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Jan 1669/70 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    2. 22. John Collins  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1673 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    3. 23. Samuel Collins  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Jan 1676 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    4. 24. Ann Collins  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Apr 1679 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    5. 25. Benjamin Collins  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 May 1681 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 4 Jun 1699 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    6. 26. Ephraim Collins  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Sep 1683 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; was christened on 4 Jun 1699 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Martha married Philip Flanders on 4 Nov 1686 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Philip (son of Steven Flanders and Jane Sandusky) was born on 14 Jul 1652 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 27 Aug 1712 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 13.  Esther Eaton Descendancy chart to this point (4.Martha2, 1.Bridget1) was born in say 1649 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died in 1649 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    She probably died within a year of birth.


  5. 14.  Elizabeth Eaton Descendancy chart to this point (4.Martha2, 1.Bridget1) was born on 12 Dec 1650 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 7 Jan 1674, Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; (1) John Groth. He may have been German. In 1679 in Hampton, New Hampshire, John Groth was admitted to the practice of medicine. He probably died soon after the birth of Elizabeth. Issue: 1. Elizabeth Groth (1674-____)
    • Married: 30 Apr 1685; (2) William Hutchins.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Her birth date was recorded as 12 (10) 1650.


  6. 15.  Ann Eaton Descendancy chart to this point (4.Martha2, 1.Bridget1) was born on 17 Dec 1652 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 12 Jun 1658 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Her birth date was recorded as 17 (10) 1652.

    Died:
    Her death date was recorded as 12 (4) 1658.


  7. 16.  Sarah Eaton Descendancy chart to this point (4.Martha2, 1.Bridget1) was born on 28 Dec 1654 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 6 May 1675, Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; Robert Downer, the son of Robert and Hannah (Vincent) Downer. He was born about 1650. He died on Monday 12 February 1720/21 in Salisbury, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Robert Downer (1676-____) 2. Martha Downer (1678-____) 3. John Downer (1681-____) 4. Andrew Downer (1683-____) 5. Samuel Downer (1686-____) 6. Joseph Downer (1688-____) 7. Sarah Downer (1690-____) 8. Mary Downer (1696-____) 9. Joseph Downer (1699-____)
    • Religion: 17 Sep 1698, Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; Sarah was admitted to the Salisbury Church.
    • Living: 1709

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Her birth date was recorded as 28 (10) 1654.


  8. 17.  Mary Eaton Descendancy chart to this point (4.Martha2, 1.Bridget1) was born on 9 Dec 1656 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 02 Feb 1656/57 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Her birth date was recorded as 9 (10) 1656.


  9. 18.  Samuel Eaton Descendancy chart to this point (4.Martha2, 1.Bridget1) was born on 14 Feb 1659 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Oath: 1678, Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; He took the oath of Allegiance and Fidelity.
    • Occupation: say 1689; He was a seaman. In the probate records of his father, he is listed as about "to go on a voyage."

    Notes:

    Birth:
    His birth was recorded as 14 (12) 1658.


  10. 19.  Captain Joseph Eaton Descendancy chart to this point (4.Martha2, 1.Bridget1) was born on 6 Mar 1660/61 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 13 Jan 1742/43 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Oath: 1677; He took the Oath of Allegiance and Fidelity.
    • Married: 14 Dec 1683, Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; (1) Mary French, the daughter of John and Mary (Noyes) French. She was born on 12 June 1663 in Salisbury, Massachusetts. Her birth was recorded as 12 (4) 1663. She died on Friday 12 July 1726 in Salisbury, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. John Eaton (1684-1684) 2. John Eaton (1685-____) 3. Samuel Eaton (1687-____) 4. Joseph Eaton (1690-____) 5. Benjamin Eaton (1692-____) 6. Moses Eaton (1695-____) 7. Mary Eaton (1697-____) 8. Nicholas Eaton (1699-____) 9. Sarah Eaton (1701-____) 10. Jacob Eaton (1703-____)
    • Freeman: 1690
    • Occupation: say 1691; Capt. John was a house carpenter.
    • Married: 8 Dec 1726, Bradford, Essex County, Massachusetts; (2) Mary Cheney. She was born in Bradford, Massachusetts. On 29 January 1690/91 Mary, married (1) Francis Worcester, in Bradford, Massachusetts. She died on Sunday 2 September 1759.
    • Will: 2 Feb 1735/36; He mentions his wife, Mary.
    • Probate/Proved: 14 May 1742/43

    Notes:

    Birth:
    His birth date was recorded as 6 (1) 1660/61.


  11. 20.  Ephraim Eaton Descendancy chart to this point (4.Martha2, 1.Bridget1) was born on 12 Apr 1663 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 8 Jun 1723 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 5 Feb 1689, Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; Mary True, the daughter of Capt. Henry and Jane (Bradbury) True. She was born on 30 May 1668 in Hampton, New Hampshire or in Salisbury, Massachusetts. She died after 1723. Issue: 1. Mary Eaton (1689-____) 2. Ephraim Eaton (1692-____) 3. Jane Eaton (1694-____) 4. Samuel Eaton (1697-____) 5. Jemiama Eaton (1701-____) 6. Henry Eaton (1704-____) 7. Jabez Eaton (1705-____) 8. Jabez Eaton (1708-____)
    • Will: 24 May 1723; Ephraim mentions his wife, Mary.
    • Probate/Proved: 8 Jul 1723

    Notes:

    Birth:
    His birth date was recorded as 12 (2) 1663.



Generation: 4

  1. 21.  Mary Collins Descendancy chart to this point (12.Martha3, 4.Martha2, 1.Bridget1) was born on 8 Jan 1669/70 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Her birth date was recorded as 8 (11) 1669.


  2. 22.  John Collins Descendancy chart to this point (12.Martha3, 4.Martha2, 1.Bridget1) was born in 1673 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Religion: say 1700; He was a Quaker.

    Family/Spouse: Elizabeth. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 23.  Samuel Collins Descendancy chart to this point (12.Martha3, 4.Martha2, 1.Bridget1) was born on 18 Jan 1676 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Military: 1696; Samuel was a soldier at Wells in 1696 and at Haverhill in 1697/98.
    • Married: 16 Mar 1699, Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; Sarah White. Issue: 1. Benjamin Collins (1699-____) 2. Joseph Collins (1702-____) 3. John Collins (1708-____) 4. Hannah Collins (1710-____)

    Notes:

    Name:


  4. 24.  Ann Collins Descendancy chart to this point (12.Martha3, 4.Martha2, 1.Bridget1) was born on 1 Apr 1679 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Ann married John Hadlock in 1701. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 27. Josiah Hadlock  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Mar 1702 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    2. 28. Benjamin Hadlock  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Sep 1704 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Ann married John Greeley on 23 Nov 1708 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. John (son of Philip Greeley and Sarah Ilsley) was born on 16 Jan 1670/71 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 10 Feb 1722/23 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 29. Elizabeth Greeley  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Mar 1711/12 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    2. 30. Ephraim Greeley  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Sep 1714 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    3. 31. Martha Greeley  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Aug 1719 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

  5. 25.  Benjamin Collins Descendancy chart to this point (12.Martha3, 4.Martha2, 1.Bridget1) was born on 29 May 1681 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 4 Jun 1699 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

  6. 26.  Ephraim Collins Descendancy chart to this point (12.Martha3, 4.Martha2, 1.Bridget1) was born on 30 Sep 1683 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; was christened on 4 Jun 1699 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Military: 1703; He was a soldier for Salisbury, Massachusetts.
    • Married: 1712, Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; _____ Shortridge.

    Notes:

    Name: