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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Joan

    Family/Spouse: Henry Riddlesdale. Henry (son of Jasper Riddlesdale and Elizabeth) was born on 1518 to 1520 in Boxford, Suffolk, England; was buried on 25 Jun 1591 in Boxford, Suffolk, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Robert Riddlesdale  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1555 in Boxford, Suffolk, England.
    2. 3. John Riddlesdale  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 26 Sep 1557 in Boxford, Suffolk, England; was buried on 4 Jun 1629 in Assington, Suffolk, England.
    3. 4. Thomas Riddlesdale  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 2 Jun 1560 in Boxford, Suffolk, England; was buried on 07 Feb 1588/89 in Boxford, Suffolk, England.
    4. 5. Joan Riddlesdale  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 23 Oct 1562 in Boxford, Suffolk, England.
    5. 6. Julyan Riddlesdale  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 10 Dec 1564 in Boxford, Suffolk, England.
    6. 7. Henry Riddlesdale  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 06 Mar 1566/67 in Boxford, Suffolk, England.
    7. 8. Richard Riddlesdale  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 13 Aug 1570 in Boxford, Suffolk, England.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Robert Riddlesdale Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joan1) was born about 1555 in Boxford, Suffolk, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Will: 20 Jun 1591, Boxford, Suffolk, England; He is mentioned in the will of his father.


  2. 3.  John Riddlesdale Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joan1) was christened on 26 Sep 1557 in Boxford, Suffolk, England; was buried on 4 Jun 1629 in Assington, Suffolk, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Land/House: 3 Jan 1613/14; On 3 January 1613/14, they sold a ten acre close, two others of five acres and one of two acres to John Gryme, the elder of Assington for £120.

    John married Dorcus about 1583. Dorcus was buried on 24 Sep 1624 in Assington, Suffolk, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 9. Susan Riddlesdale  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 20 Apr 1584 in Boxford, Suffolk, England; died in Aug 1658 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    2. 10. Richard Riddlesdale  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1586 in Assington, Suffolk, England; died on 6 Nov 1610 in Assington, Suffolk, England.
    3. 11. Thomas Riddlesdale  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1588 in Assington, Suffolk, England.
    4. 12. Joan Riddlesdale  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1590 in Assington, Suffolk, England.
    5. 13. Dorcas Riddlesdale  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1590 in Assington, Suffolk, England; died on 15 Dec 1610 in Assington, Suffolk, England.
    6. 14. Edward Riddlesdale  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1592 in Assington, Suffolk, England; was buried on 9 Feb 1630/31 in Assington, Suffolk, England.
    7. 15. John Riddlesdale  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1594 to 1598 in Assington, Suffolk, England; died on 10 Dec 1602 in Assington, Suffolk, England.
    8. 16. Sarah Riddlesdale  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 2 Mar 1599/1600 in Assington, Suffolk, England.

  3. 4.  Thomas Riddlesdale Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joan1) was christened on 2 Jun 1560 in Boxford, Suffolk, England; was buried on 07 Feb 1588/89 in Boxford, Suffolk, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 1 Sep 1584, Boxford, Suffolk, England; Susan Bronde, the daughter of John Bronde. She was christened on 23 January 1560/61 in Boxford, Suffolk, England. [Susan, at age 23, married Thomas Riddlesdale, at age 24] After Thomas' death, on 30 January 1593/94 Susan, at age 33, married second, Richard Wendell, in Boxford, Suffolk, England. Their only child must have been christened after Thomas' death and may have been born after his death as well. Issue: 1. Richard Riddlesdale (1589-____)
    • Will: 20 Jun 1591, Boxford, Suffolk, England; He is mentioned in the will of his father.


  4. 5.  Joan Riddlesdale Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joan1) was christened on 23 Oct 1562 in Boxford, Suffolk, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 30 Aug 1582, Boxford, Suffolk, England; Richard Walton, the son of Richard Walton. He was christened on 8 April 1561 in Boxford, Suffolk, England. [Richard, at age 21, married Joan Riddlesdale, at age 19] Issue: 1. Richard Walton (1583-____) 2. Richard Walton (1584-____) 3. William Walton (1586-____) 4. Joan Walton (1588-____)


  5. 6.  Julyan Riddlesdale Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joan1) was christened on 10 Dec 1564 in Boxford, Suffolk, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 13 Jun 1587, Boxford, Suffolk, England; John Stanbye. Issue: 1. John Stanbye


  6. 7.  Henry Riddlesdale Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joan1) was christened on 06 Mar 1566/67 in Boxford, Suffolk, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 5 Sep 1592, Boxford, Suffolk, England; Bridget Smythe, the daughter of Symond and Alice Smythe. She was christened on 20 April 1572 in Boxford, Suffolk, England. [Bridget, at age 20, married Henry Riddlesdale, at age 25] Issue: 1. Henry Riddlesdale (1594-____)


  7. 8.  Richard Riddlesdale Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joan1) was christened on 13 Aug 1570 in Boxford, Suffolk, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 17 Sep 1593, Groton, Suffolk, England; Rose Brand. [Rose, married Richard Riddlesdale, at age 23] Theirs was a double wedding with John Clark and Joan RIiddlesdale. After Richard's death, on 23 April 1611 Rose, married second, John Warren, son of John Warren, in Nayland, Suffolk, England. After John's death, on 20 November 1617 Rose, married third, Richard Grimes, in Boxford, Suffolk, England.
    • Estate Admin: 5 Jun 1610; The estate of Richard Riddlesdale was administered by his widow, Rose. He had died intestate.



Generation: 3

  1. 9.  Susan Riddlesdale Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.Joan1) was christened on 20 Apr 1584 in Boxford, Suffolk, England; 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.

    Notes:

    Name:

    Susan married Thomas French on 5 Sep 1608 in Assington, Suffolk, England. Thomas (son of Jacob French and Susan Warren) was christened on 11 Oct 1584 in Bures St. Mary, Suffolk, England; died in 1639 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. Ensign Thomas French  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 27 Nov 1608 in Assington, Suffolk, England; died on 8 Aug 1680 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    2. 18. Alice French  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 9 Apr 1610 in Assington, Suffolk, England.
    3. 19. Dorcus French  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 31 Jul 1614 in Assington, Suffolk, England; died on 30 Dec 1697 in Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
    4. 20. Susan French  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 22 Apr 1616 in Assington, Suffolk, England.
    5. 21. Anne French  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 15 Mar 1617 in Assington, Suffolk, England.
    6. 22. Margaret French  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 12 Mar 1619 in Assington, Suffolk, England.
    7. 23. John French  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 16 May 1622 in Assington, Suffolk, England; died on 1 Feb 1697 in Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
    8. 24. Mary French  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 6 Jan 1624 in Assington, Suffolk, England.

  2. 10.  Richard Riddlesdale Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.Joan1) was born about 1586 in Assington, Suffolk, England; died on 6 Nov 1610 in Assington, Suffolk, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Estate Admin: 28 Feb 1610/11, Assington, Suffolk, England; The estate of Richard Riddlesdale was administered by his sisters, Suan and Joan.

    Notes:

    Died:
    He never married.


  3. 11.  Thomas Riddlesdale Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.Joan1) was born about 1588 in Assington, Suffolk, England.

  4. 12.  Joan Riddlesdale Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.Joan1) was born about 1590 in Assington, Suffolk, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 11 Oct 1610, Assington, Suffolk, England; Richard Mather. It was a double wedding with her sister, Dorcus. Richard was not related to the Mathers who came to New England.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    She may have been a twin.


  5. 13.  Dorcas Riddlesdale Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.Joan1) was born about 1590 in Assington, Suffolk, England; died on 15 Dec 1610 in Assington, Suffolk, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 11 Oct 1610, Assington, Suffolk, England; Thomas Dynes. He was a yoeman of Assington. It was a double wedding with her sister, Joan.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    She may have been a twin.


  6. 14.  Edward Riddlesdale Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.Joan1) was born about 1592 in Assington, Suffolk, England; was buried on 9 Feb 1630/31 in Assington, Suffolk, England.

    Edward married Mary about 1619 in England. Mary died on 10 Apr 1683 in Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 25. Edward Riddlesdale  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 23 Apr 1620 in Assington, Suffolk, England.
    2. 26. Mary Riddlesdale  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 29 Jan 1621/22 in Assington, Suffolk, England; died on 12 Aug 1672 in Wenham, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    3. 27. Sarah Riddlesdale  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 16 Nov 1623 in Assington, Suffolk, England; died on 3 Jun 1703 in Boxford, Suffolk, England.
    4. 28. Dorcus Riddlesdale  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 18 Jun 1629 in Bures St. Mary, Suffolk, England.
    5. 29. Rebecca Riddlesdale  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 5 Dec 1630 in Bures St. Mary, Suffolk, England.

  7. 15.  John Riddlesdale Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.Joan1) was born on 1594 to 1598 in Assington, Suffolk, England; died on 10 Dec 1602 in Assington, Suffolk, England.

  8. 16.  Sarah Riddlesdale Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.Joan1) was christened on 2 Mar 1599/1600 in Assington, Suffolk, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 30 May 1620, Assington, Suffolk, England; Mark Gryme, the son of John Gryme.



Generation: 4

  1. 17.  Ensign Thomas French Descendancy chart to this point (9.Susan3, 3.John2, 1.Joan1) was christened on 27 Nov 1608 in Assington, Suffolk, England; 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:

    Name:
       

    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]

    Children:
    1. 30. Sarah French  Descendancy chart to this point died before 1680.
    2. 31. Mary French  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Mar 1634 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; died about 1719 in Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    3. 32. Thomas French  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1636 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    4. 33. John French  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1642 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts; died about 1706 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    5. 34. Samuel French  Descendancy chart to this point died in 1688 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    6. 35. Ephraim French  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1643 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts; died in Sep 1716 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts.

  2. 18.  Alice French Descendancy chart to this point (9.Susan3, 3.John2, 1.Joan1) was christened on 9 Apr 1610 in Assington, Suffolk, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Immigration: 1630; She probably came in the Winthrop Fleet with her brother, Thomas.
    • Married: Abt 1634; Thomas Howlett.

    Notes:

    Name:


  3. 19.  Dorcus French Descendancy chart to this point (9.Susan3, 3.John2, 1.Joan1) was christened on 31 Jul 1614 in Assington, Suffolk, England; died on 30 Dec 1697 in Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: say 1633, Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; (1) Griffin Craft. Issue: 1. Abigail Craft (1634-1707)
    • Religion: 10 Aug 1634, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; Dorcas joined the Boston Church being listed as the maid servant of John Winthrop, the elder.
    • Married: 3 Jan 1636, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; (2) Christopher Peake.

    Notes:

    Name:


  4. 20.  Susan French Descendancy chart to this point (9.Susan3, 3.John2, 1.Joan1) was christened on 22 Apr 1616 in Assington, Suffolk, England.

  5. 21.  Anne French Descendancy chart to this point (9.Susan3, 3.John2, 1.Joan1) was christened on 15 Mar 1617 in Assington, Suffolk, England.

  6. 22.  Margaret French Descendancy chart to this point (9.Susan3, 3.John2, 1.Joan1) was christened on 12 Mar 1619 in Assington, Suffolk, England.

  7. 23.  John French Descendancy chart to this point (9.Susan3, 3.John2, 1.Joan1) was christened on 16 May 1622 in Assington, Suffolk, England; died on 1 Feb 1697 in Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: Abt 1654; Freedom Kingsley.

    Notes:

    Name:


  8. 24.  Mary French Descendancy chart to this point (9.Susan3, 3.John2, 1.Joan1) was christened on 6 Jan 1624 in Assington, Suffolk, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 1644, Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts; George Smith.

    Notes:

    Name:


  9. 25.  Edward Riddlesdale Descendancy chart to this point (14.Edward3, 3.John2, 1.Joan1) was christened on 23 Apr 1620 in Assington, Suffolk, England.

  10. 26.  Mary Riddlesdale Descendancy chart to this point (14.Edward3, 3.John2, 1.Joan1) was christened on 29 Jan 1621/22 in Assington, Suffolk, England; died on 12 Aug 1672 in Wenham, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Passenger List: 10 Apr 1634; Richard Kimball, his wife, and children and one spouse sailed on board the Elizabeth from Ipswich, England to Massachusetts.
    • Moved to: Abt 1646, Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts
    • Moved to: Abt 1655, Wenham, Essex County, Massachusetts

    Notes:

    Name:

    Mary married Henry Kimball about 1640 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Henry (son of Richard Kimball and Ursula Scott) was christened on 12 Aug 1615 in Rattlesden, Suffolk, England; died about May 1676 in Wenham, Essex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 36. Mary Kimball  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Nov 1641 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    2. 37. Richard Kimball  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Oct 1643 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 30 Jul 1715 in Wenham, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    3. 38. Sgt. John Kimball  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Dec 1645 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 12 Oct 1723 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    4. 39. Caleb Kimball  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1647 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 18 Sep 1675.
    5. 40. Dorcus Kimball  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1649 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    6. 41. Abigail Kimball  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1652 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    7. 42. Sarah Kimball  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1654 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    8. 43. Henry Kimball  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1655; died in 1698 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    9. 44. Mehitable Kimball  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Aug 1658 in Wenham, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 7 Dec 1689 in Bradford, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    10. 45. Benjamin Kimball  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Dec 1659 in Wenham, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    11. 46. Joseph Kimball  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Jan 1661/62 in Wenham, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    12. 47. Martha Kimball  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Aug 1664 in Wenham, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    13. 48. Deborah Kimball  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1668 in Wenham, Essex County, Massachusetts.

  11. 27.  Sarah Riddlesdale Descendancy chart to this point (14.Edward3, 3.John2, 1.Joan1) was christened on 16 Nov 1623 in Assington, Suffolk, England; died on 3 Jun 1703 in Boxford, Suffolk, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: Abt 1642, Massachusetts; (1) Luke Heard, the son of Edmund Heard. He was born in Claxton, England. Luke was the legatee of John Gryme, senior, of Bures St. Mary in his will of 1638. Luke became a freeman 6 September 1639 and lived in Salidbury, but later removed to Ipswich. His will was proved 28 September 1647. He died in September 1647 in Ipswich, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. John Heard 2. John Heard 3. Edward Heard
    • Married: Dec 1647, Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; (2) Joseph Bixby, the son of George and Anna (Cole) Bixby. He died on Monday 19 April 1700 in Boxford, Massachusetts. His death may have been 1701.

    Notes:

    Name:


    Died:
    Threlfall (1989) believes her death should have been recorded as 1705.


  12. 28.  Dorcus Riddlesdale Descendancy chart to this point (14.Edward3, 3.John2, 1.Joan1) was christened on 18 Jun 1629 in Bures St. Mary, Suffolk, England.

    Notes:

    Christened:
    She was listed in the records at Bures St. Mary as "daughter of Henry." This is probably in error, confusing the two Riddlesdale families.


  13. 29.  Rebecca Riddlesdale Descendancy chart to this point (14.Edward3, 3.John2, 1.Joan1) was christened on 5 Dec 1630 in Bures St. Mary, Suffolk, England.