Larcom

Balch

Downing

Gardner

Roberts

Winthrop

Ancestors of Abigail Larcom

Generation 1

1.

Abigail Larcom.

Abigail was the daughter of David Larcom and Lucy Downing.  She was born 26 Nov 1724 in Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts and died there in 1771.

Samuell Harris, Jr [known as Capt.].

Samuell, Jr was the son of Samuel Harris and Sarah Biles.  He was born 04 Dec 1731.

Samuell, Jr removed with his family from Beverly to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia in 1762, and settled on the western side of the harbor, opposite the present site of the Duck & Yarn Mills.  In 1767, when the township lands were granted, he and his David together were allotted three shares, 2,526 acres.

Source:  Yarmouth Nova Scotia Genealogies.

Abigail and Samuell, Jr were married 06 Oct 1742 in Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts and had thirteen children:

i.

David Harris, b. 04 Feb 1743;
m. Elizabeth Corning 14 Aug 1763.

ii.

Jonathan Harris, b. 19 Oct 1745.

iii.

Samuel Harris, b. 06 Mar 1748; d. young.

iv.

Margaret Harris, b. 19 May 1749;
m. Richard Williams 06 Dec 1770.

v.

Lucy Harris, b. 09 May 1751;
m. Robert Robinson 28 Dec 1768.

vi.

Dorcas Harris, b. 22 Dec 1753;
m. Peregrine Hamilton 29 Oct 1776.

vii.

Benjamin Harris, b. 06 Jul 1755;
m. Abigail Elwell 17 May 1781.

viii.

Samuel Harris, b. 20 Jan 1757;
m. Lydia Robinson 24 Nov 1785;
drowned in Yarmouth Harbor.

ix.

Cornelius Harris, b. 19 May 1759.

x.

Priscilla Harris, b. 31 May 1761;
m. Joseph Bent 17 Aug 1780.

xi.

William Harris, b. 18 Aug 1765;
m. Martha Rose 21 Dec 1786; d. 23 Nov 1839.

xii.

Elizabeth Harris, b. 06 Sep 1767;
m. Joel Palmer 18 Jan 1787.

xiii.

Abigail Harris, b. 09 Jul 1769;
m. William Stephens 09 Aug 1798.

Generation 2

2.

David Larcom.

David was the son of Cornelius Larcom and Abigail Balch.  He was born 28 Oct 1701 in Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts and died there 25 Apr 1775.

3.

Lucy Downing.

Lucy was the daughter of David Downing and Susanna Roberts.  She was born 29 Nov 1706 in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts.  She died 18 Jan 1750 in Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts.

David and Lucy were married 22 Jan 1723 in Beverly and had nine children:

+1.

i.

Abigail Larcom, b. 26 Nov 1724;
m. Samuell Harris, Jr 25 Apr 1742; d. 1771.

ii.

Margaret Larcom, b. 04 Jul 1726; d. 05 May 1748.

iii.

Susanna Larcom, b. 01 Jan 1728; d. 15 Oct 1812.

iv.

Cornelius Larcom, b. 21 Jan 1730; d. Mar 1755.

v.

Lucy Larcom, b. 05 Apr 1735.

vi.

Hannah Larcom, b. 18 Mar 1739.

vii.

Benjamin Larcom, b. 07 Apr 1742; d. 14 Mar 1778.

viii.

Thankful Larcom, bp. 11 Dec 1743; d. 20 Aug 1825.

ix.

Asa Larcom, bp. 23 Mar 1746.

Generation 3

4.

Cornelius Larcom.

Cornelius was the son of Mordecai Larcom and Elizabeth Clark.  He was born about 1653 in Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts and died there 09 Jun 1747.

5.

Abigail Balch.

Abigail was the daughter of Benjamin Balch and Sarah Gardner.  She was born about 1663 in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts.  She died 30 Apr 1706 in Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts.

Cornelius and Abigail were married 08 Feb 1681 in Beverly and had four children:

i.

Jonathan Larcom, b. abt. 1693.

ii.

Cornelius Larcom, b. 15 Feb 1698.

iii.

Benjamin Larcom, b. 06 Feb 1699.

+2.

iv.

David Larcom, b. 28 Oct 1701;
m. Lucy Downing 22 Jan 1723; d. 25 Apr 1775.

6.

David Downing.

David was the son of John downing and Mehitable Brabrooke.  He was born about 1678 in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts.  He died 20 Sep 1723 in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts.

7.

Susanna Roberts.

Susanna was the daughter of John Roberts and Hannah Bray.  She was born about 1680 in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts and died there 22 Dec 1719.

David and Susanna were married 05 Nov 1701 in Chebacco, Essex, Massachusetts and had at least one child:

+3.

i.

Lucy Downing, b. 29 Nov 1706;
m. David Larcom 22 Jan 1723; d. 18 Jan 1750.

Generation 4

8.

Mordecai Larcom.

Mordecai was the son of William Larcom (b. abt. 1600 in Lincoln, England) and Lucy.  He was born about 1629 in Isle of Wight, England.  He died 04 Jun 1713 in Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts.

It was not until early in the 20^th century that the question of the relationship of Mordecai Larcom of Ipswich and David Larcom of Beverly has been settled beyond all question or doubt; not so much that the relationship of grandsire and grandson has been questioned, but that owing to imperfect vital records the name of Cornelius Larcom does not appear on record among the sons of Mordecai, immigrant, American ancestor and progenitor of one of our most notable old New England families.  It was the lack of proof of the fact rather than the fact itself which gave rise to whatever uncertainty may have existed, but the recent discovery of an unrecorded quit-claim deed has thrown light on the subject and had the effect of dispelling any possible doubt.

The instrument referred to gives important information in regard to the children of Mordecai Larcom in that it proves absolutely that Mordecai, Thomas, Daniel, Rebecca and Elizabeth Larcom were his children, and as his heirs they quit-claim to David Larcom, son of Cornelius Larcom, "it is practically conclusive that Cornelius, the ancestor of the Beverly Larcoms, was another son," although previous record evidence of the fact was wanting.

Source:  Genealogical and Personal Memoirs Relating to the Families of Boston and Eastern Massachusetts.

Copy of an unrecorded quit claim deed now in the possession of William F Abbot of Worcester, Massachusetts:

Know all men By these Presents that We Daniell Larcom of Beverly in the county of Essex in New England, Brother & one of the Heirs of the Estate of Elizabeth Whitahar, Late of Manchister in s^d County, dec^d; John Bradford of s^d Beverly & Hannah Bradford his wife, Mark Morse & Jemima Morse his Wife & Phebe Patch, widow, representatives of Thomas Larcom, Late of s^d Beverly, dec^d, Brother & also one of the Heirs of the s^d Eliza[beth] Whitahar; William Stanley, Bethiah Stanley & Elizabeth Patch all of s^d Beverly, Representitives of thare mother Rebeckah Stanley, dec^d, Sistor & also one of the Heirs of the s^d Elizabeth Whitahar; Robert Swallows of s^d Beverly & Elizabeth Swallows his wife, William Burroughs of Ipswich & Mary Burroughs his wife, George Toppin & (     ) Toppin his wife (     ), Representatives of thare father, Mordecai Larcom, Late of Wenham, dec^d, Brother & also one of the Heirs of the aforenamed Elizabeth Whitahar, dec^d, In consideration of the sum of forty-nine pounds money of New England to us in hand paid at the delivery hereof By David Larcom of s^d Beverly, husbandman, Have Remised, Relesed, Quit claimed, & do By these Presents, Remise, and Release & Quit claime unto him the s^d David Larcom & his Heirs & Assigns for Ever all the Right Share & Intrest Portion, Preportion, Divident & Inheritance Whatsoever which, we the s^d Daniell Larcom, John Bradford & Hannah his wife, Mark Morse and Jemima his wife, Phebe Patch, William Stanley, Bethiah Stanley, Elizabeth Patch, Robert Swallows & Elizabeth his wife, William Burroughs & Mary Burroughs his wife, George Toppin & (     ) Toppin his wife (     ), have or ought to have in & unto the Estate Reall, Parsonall, or mix^d of the Above named Elizabeth Whitahar, dec^d, Late of s^d Manchistor, To Have & To Hold unto him the s^d David Larcom & His Heirs & Assigns forever without Any after challeng, Lett—Hindrance, or molestation By or under us or any of us our Heirs, Exec^rs, Admin^rs, or Assigns.  In Witness Whar of we do hereunto Set our hands & seals this second day of June one Thousand seven hundred & forty Eyght & in the 21 year of his Majesteys Reign.

Signed sealed & delivered:
   Daniel Larkcum, [X] his mark [seal]
In the Presents of:
   John bredford [seal]
   hanah Bredferd, [U] hir mark [seal]
   robert Sallows, [D] his mark [seal]
   elezebeth Sallows, [D] her mark [seal]
   Phebe Patch, [V] hir mark [seal]
   William Standly [seal]
   Bethiar Standly, [C] hir mark [seal]
   Elezebath Patch, [O] hir mark [seal]
   Mark Mors [seal]
   Jemima Morse, [10] her mark [seal]

[On the back of the deed]  The Within Instrewment Was Signed Seled & delivered In Presents of us Whose names are under Ritten:   James Taylor, Theophilus Hull, John Prince, John Standly, Juner, Peter Pride, James Thissel.

Source:  The Essex Institute Historical Collections.

9.

Elizabeth Clarke.

At this time, neither the name of Elizabeth's parents nor her date/place of birth are known.  There is some conflicting information that she was the daughter of Nathaniel Stone and Remember Corning; however, I have not been able to confirm this information.

One reference lists the name of Mordecai's wife as "Elizabeth [Clark] w. William; b. 25 Mar 1656; Ipswich" (New England Marriages Prior to 1700, p. 452 accessed at Ancestry.com, retreived 15 Sep 2009).  Another lists Elizabeth Clarke as the wife of Mordecai Larcom (Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s to 1900s, accessed at Ancestry.com, retrieved 15 Sep 2009).

Based on the dates of birth of Mordecai's children, it seems impossible that Elizabeth [Clark], widow could be their mother if the notation b. 25 Mar 1656 refers to her birth.  If, however, this refers to the date the banns of marriage between Mordecai and Elizabeth were published, Elizabeth widow of William Clarke, could certainly be the mother of all of Mordecai's children except Cornelius the first born.  Additional research is necessary to prove conclusively her identity.

Mordecai and Elizabeth had six children:

+4.

i.

Cornelius Larcom, b. abt. 1653;
m. Abigail Balch 08 Feb 1681; d. 09 Jun 1747.

ii.

Mordecai Larcom, b. 16 Sep 1658;
m. Abigail Solart 10 Nov 1681; d. 17 Nov 1717.

iii.

Daniel Larcom, b. abt. 1664;
m. Phebe Stone 29 May 1693; d. aft. 1748.

iv.

Elizabeth Larcom, b. 14 Apr 1669;
m. Robert Sallows abt. 1714.

v.

Rebecca Larcom, b. 24 Feb 1671;
John Standley abt. 1695; d. 12 Dec 1734.

vi.

Thomas Larcom.

10.

Benjamin Balch.

Benjamin was the son of John Balch and Margaret Lovett.  He was born about 1628 in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts.  He died 31 Jan 1715 in Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts.

11.

Sarah Gardner.

Sarah was the daughter of Thomas Gardner and Margaret Fryer.  She was born about 1630 in England.  She died about 1686 in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts.

Benjamin and Sarah were married about 1650 in Salem and had eleven children:

i.

Samuel Balch, b. May 1651; d. 14 Oct 1723.

ii.

Benjamin Balch, b. abt. 1653; d. abt. 1697.

iii.

John Balch, b. abt. 1654; d. 19 Nov 1738.

iv.

Joseph Balch, b. abt. 1658.

v.

Freeborn Balch, b. 09 Apr 1660; d. 11 Jun 1729.

vi.

Sarah Balch, b. abt. 1661; d. bef. 1717.

+5.

vii.

Abigail Balch, b. abt. 1663;
m. Cornelius Larcom 08 Feb 1681; d. 30 Apr 1706.

viii.

Ruth Balch, b. abt. 1664.

ix.

Mary Balch, b. abt. 1667; d. 30 Apr 1706.

x.

David Balch, b. 09 Jul 1671; d. 17 Apr 1690.

iv.

Jonathan Balch, bp. 10 Apr 1670.

12.

John Downing.

John was the son of Emanuel Downing and Lucy Winthrop.  He was born Mar 1639 in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts.  He died 29 Apr 1694 in Boston, Essex, Massachusetts.

13.

Mehitable Brabrooke.

Mehitable was the daughter of Richard Brabrooke and Joanne Lamb.  She was about 1651 in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts.

John and Mehitable were married 02 Nov 1669 in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts and had at least one child:

+6.

i.

David Downing, b. abt. 1678;
m. Susanna Roberts 05 Nov 1701; d. 20 Sep 1723.

14.

John Roberts.

John was the son of Thomas Roberts and Susan Downing.  He was born 27 Apr 1655 in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts.  He died 10 Jan 1713 in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts.

15.

Hannah Bray.

Hannah was the daughter of Thomas Bray and Mary Wilson.  She was born 21 Mar 1660 in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts and died there 22 Mar 1716.

John and Hannah were married 04 Feb 1677 in Gloucester and had at least one child:

+7.

i.

Susanna Roberts;
m. David Downing 05 Nov 1701; d. 22 Dec 1719.

Generation 5

16.

John Balch.

John was the son of George Balch and Jane Ashford.  He was born about 1577 in Bridgewater, Somersetshire, England.  He was married twice (1^st) Margery Lovett and (2nd) Agnes Patch, they had no children, and she survived him.  He died 25 Jun 1648 in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts.

John was the progenitor of the Balch family having emigrated with the Gorges company in the fall of 1623 first settling in Wessegusset, the deserted settlement of Mr. Weston.  He later moved with Roger Conant to Cape Ann to set up a fishing industry.  When that endeavor failed, the group moved to Naumkeag which later changed to Salem (which means peaceful in Hebrew).  The group known as the "Old Planters" were granted by the town 1,000 acres on 25 Nov 1635 which they divided up amongst themselves as they saw fit.  John built his home, which is still standing, in that portion of the grant that would become Beverly in 1636.  Today the home is maintained by the Balch House Associates.  Click the link for a concise history of the The Balch House.

On 18 May 1631, John was made a freeman of the colony.  The significance of this was that he would be allowed to vote and hold office.  He was an active member in the colony, serving in positions such as jury member, selectman, assessor, supervisor of highway repairs and serving on a committee on bridge repairs.  John appears to have some education as he signed his will and the inventory of his estate included several books.  He along with his wife Margery were among the first members of the first church in Salem which was completed 06 Aug 1629.  John Balch and the other Old Planters were upstanding, compassionate men.  None of them or their descendants are known to have been among the persecutors of the Baptists, the Quakers, or the Witches, and a grandson of John Balch dared to sign a remonstrance against their persecution.

Source:  The Great Migration Begins:  Immigrants to New England 1620-1633 and the Balch Family Genealogy.

17.

Margery [Margaret] Lovett.

Margery was born about 1581.  She died before John in Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts.  At this time, her exact date and place of birth as well as the names of her parents are not known.

John and Margery had at least three children:

+8.

i.

Benjamin Balch, b. 1628;
m. Sarah Gardner; d. aft. 31 Jan 1715.

ii.

John Balch, b. abt. 1630; d. 16 Jun 1662.

iii.

Freeborn Balch, b. abt. 1631; d. abt. 1658.

18.

Thomas Gardner.

Thomas was born about 1592.  He died 29 Dec 1674 in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts.  He was made a freeman 17 May 1637 and held several offices in Salem during his lifetime.

The will of Thomas Gardner

Weighing the uncertainty of man's life, I do therefore in the time of my health, make this my last will giving to my wife Demaris all the estate she brought with her according to our agreement and £8 a year paid by my six sons provided she give up her dower in my housing and lands; to my daughter Sara Balch £15; to my daughter Mirian Hills two daughters, Miriam Hill, & Susanna Hill, to each of £5 at age eight-een or marriage; to my sons George and John Gardner salt meadow valued at £20; to my sons Samuel and Joseph Gardner the other part of my salt meadow; residue divided in seven equal parts, two parts to my Thomas, he paying his mother in law forty six shillings by the year; the other sons to receive one part each and pay their mother-in-law twenty-three shillings a year; sons George and Samuel Gardner executors; my loving friends Mr. Joseph Grafton and Deacon Home overseers.  07 Dec 1668, proved 29 Mar 1675, witnesses Robert Pease and Samuel Goldthwaite.

Thomas' will shows that he was married more then once.  His first wife, Margaret Fryer, being the mother of his children.  He married Demaris Shattuck, widow about 1639, and was still married at the time of his death.

The Inventory of the estate of Thomas Gardner

Taken 4:11m:1674 by Hilliard Veren, Sr. and John Pickering totalled £274 16s., including real estate valued at £201:  an old dwelling house with about 10 acres of land adjoining with the orchard, fences &c., £31; ten acres of ground in the Northfield, £27; about 100 acres of upland and meadow, £100; about 20 acres of land lying in the woods, £3; and about 2-3/4 acres of salt marsh lying above the mill, £40.  The inventory also included 2 old barrels of guns valued at 5s.

Source:  The Great Migration Begins:  Immigrants to New England 1620-1633.

19.

Margaret Fryer.

Margaret was born about 1594 probably in England.  She died in 1636 after the birth of her last child Seth in Salem.

Thomas and Margaret were married about 1614 and had ten children:

i.

Thomas Gardner, b. abt. 1618; d. 15 Jul 1689.

ii.

George Gardner, b. abt. 1620; d. 20 Aug 1679.

iii.

Richard Garnder, b. abt. 1621; d. 23 Mar 1688.

iv.

Peter Gardner, b. abt. 1621; d. 05 Nov 1698.

v.

John Gardner, b. abt. 1624; d. 05 May 1706.

vi.

Samuel Gardner, b. abt. 1627; d. Oct 1689.

vii.

Joseph Gardner, b. abt. 1629; d. 19 Dec 1675.

+11.

viii.

Sarah Gardner, b. abt. 1630;
m. Benjamin Balch abt. 1650; d. 1686.

ix.

Miriam Gardner, b. abt. 1632; d. abt. 1664.

x.

Seeth Gardner, b. 25 Oct 1636; d. 17 Apr 1707.

20.

Emanuel Downing.

Emanuel was the son of George Downing and Dorcas Bellamy.  He was born 12 Aug 1585 in St Lawrence, Ipswich, Suffolk, England.  He died before 1656.

Emmanuel was educated at Cambridge University, entering in Dec 1602.  He became a lawyer of the Inner Temple and Attorney in the Court of Wards.  He lived in the parishes of St Bridget and of St Michael, Cornhill.

His first marriage was in Edinburgh, Scotland where he married Ann Ware of Dublin, Ireland.  Three children were born to Emanuel and Ann:  John (b.1615), Susan (b. 1617), and Mary (b. 1620).  Emanuel was practicing law in Dublin, Ireland in August of 1623 when his famous son (George Downing) was born.  George's mother was Lucy Winthrop, sister of John Winthrop, Governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony.

Emanuel invested in most of the undertakings of his nephew, John Winthrop, Jr. (iron works, salt works, and lead mines).  John Winthrop, Jr. was later the governor of Connecticut.  Governor Winthrop, Sr. came to America in 1630 on the "Arbella", a mere ten years after the pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock.  Emmanuel took an interest in the colonizing efforts of his brother-in-law and nephew, but as late as 1637 he declined to move to New England because of the lack of educational opportunities for his children.  Finally, in 1638, he and his wife, Lucy, came to New England on the "Thomas & Frances" and lived in Salem.  He took the oath of freedom before Mr. Endicott and Mr. John Winthrop, Jr. 14 Mar 1638, and was admitted into the church 04 Nov 1638.

Emanuel and Lucy's son, George, came to the Colonies with his parents as a child and was educated at Harvard College.  George graduated second of nine in the first graduating class from Harvard in 1642.  He returned to England in 1645, was a spy for Cromwell, and then was appointed by Cromwell to the position of Minister to Holland.  He was knighted by King Charles II in 1663.

Emmanuel frequently represented Salem in the General Court.  Essex county records often refer to him as "Mr." or "Esq." or sometimes "The Worshipful Emmanuell Downing".  He was a Deputy of the General Court in 1639, 1640, 1641, 1643, 1644, and 1648; in 1641 he was proposed for Magistrate; in 1644 and 1649 he was Associate of the Salem Court, and recorder of deeds for Salem in 1640.

In 1639, he "was granted 600 acres of land," which was laid out in 1651, "betwene Hampton and the rivers mouth of Pascataq," in New Hampshire.  He also bought large tracts of land "three miles west of Salem"; five hundred acres which he later sold to John Porter.  In 1648, the General Court ordered that "as Mr. Downing's farm, in the way betwen Linn & Ipswich, is a convenient place for the reliefe of travellers … Mr. Dowing's tenant shall have liberty to keepe an ordinary"; said tenant "shall live" on the farm.  At the same time, Emmanuel Downing was licensed as innkeeper.

Within one month of arriving Emanuel had purchased 300 acres of land in what is now Peabody, and erected a house upon it called "Groton" after the name of the English home of his wife.  This house burned to the ground in 1645, and, with it a large store of gunpowder (for the use of the colony), as well as all the furnishings in the house, a loss of £ 200.

He returned briefly to England in 1642 and again in 1644.  In 1645 he headed a petition for the abrogation or alteration of laws against the Anabaptists; however, it was summarily rejected.  He finally returned to England in 1652.  In 1656 his wife Lucy gave their town residence, "with consent of Emmanuel Downing her husband", to their son-in-law Lieutenant Joseph Gardner, who had married their daughter Ann.  On 04 Aug of that same year she leased her farm "Groton" to George Norton.

Sources:  The Great Migration Begins:  Immigrants to New England 1620-1633;  and Descendants of Edward Small of New England:  and the allied families with tracings of English ancestry.

21.

Lucy Winthrop.

Lucy was the daughter of Adam Winthrop and Anne Browne.  She was born 09 Jan 1601 in St Peter's, London, England.  She died 19 Apr 1679 in Westminster, Middlesex, England.

Lucy was the sister of Governor John Winthrop, first governor of Massachusetts Bay Colony, and leader of the Winthrop Fleet.  She was also the mother of Sir George Downing, Treasurer to the Crown, and namesake for Downing Street in London.

Lucy accompanied her husband, Emanuel, with their family to the Colonies on the urging of her brother John.  On the crossing from England, Lucy proved the ever gracious hostess to fellow passenger Rev. Edmund Browne.  On 07 Sep 1638, Browne wrote home to England mentioning that Lucy had supplied his wants on the voyage "out of her treasury of provision.  I was joyned in the messe with them, had an often refreshing [meal] with fresh meate and bottle beere et coeter".

In 1648 she wrote to her sister-in-law, the wife of Governor Winthrop, asking for garlic and sage and to borrow a gander, for "I have 3 gooses and not a husband for them".

The Great Migration Begins:  Immigrants to New England 1620-1633.

Emanuel and Lucy were married 10 Apr 1622 in Groton, Suffolk, England and had twelve children:

i.

George Thomas Downing,
b. abt. 1623 in Dublin, Ireland;
m. Frances Howard, 1654; d. Jul 1684.

ii.

Lucy Downing, b. abt. 1625; d. 05 Feb 1697.

iii.

Nicholas Downing, b. abt. 1627; d. abt. 1698.

iv.

Joshua Downing, b. 03 Feb 1627.

v.

Robert Downing, bp. 24 Mar 1628.

vi.

Henry Downing, b. 10 Mar 1630; d. 25 Sep 1698.

vii.

Adam Downing, b. 12 Oct 1630.

viii.

Anne Downing, bp. 12 Apr 1633, d. 19 Apr 1713.

ix.

Martha Downing, b. abt. 1636.

+12.

x.

John Downing, b. Mar 1639;
m. Mehitable Brabrooke 02 Nov 1669; d. 29 Apr 1694.

xi.

Dorcas Downing, b. 07 Feb 1641.

xii.

Theophilus Downing, b. 08 Sep 1644.

22.

Richard Brabrooke.

Richard was born about 1613 in London, England.  He died before 1681 in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts.  At this time, the names of his parents are not known.

23.

Joanne Lamb.

Joanne was the daughter of Decline Lamb.  She died in 1681.  At this time, nothing more is known about Joanne or her parents.

Richard and Joanne were married before 1650 in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts and had at least one child:

+13.

i.

Mehitable Brabrooke, b. abt. 1651;
m. John Downing 02 Nov 1669.

24.

Robert or Thomas Roberts.

Robert or Thomas was born about 1617 in England.  He died 19 Jul 1663 in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts.  At this time, the names of his parents are not known.

Robert embarked 02 May 1635 aged 18 from London for Barbadoes on the ship "Alexander" with Captain Burche and Gilbert Grimes as masters.  He ultimately settled in Ipswich about 1635.  He is named among the soldiers paid at Ipswich 04 Dec 1643 for service in disarming Passaconaway, and had later military service.  His name occurs often and favorably in the Court Papers of Essex County.

It is unclear whether this Mr. Roberts who married Susan was named Robert or Thomas.  Records state that Robert Roberts was married to Susan or Susanna and had several children.  It is believed that she was the daughter of the first marriage of Emanuel Downing; however, the records that would confirm this have not been found.

Source:  Descendants of Edward Small of New England:  and the allied families with tracings of English ancestry.

25.

Susan Downing.

Susan may have been the daughter of Emanuel Downing (20) and his 1^st wife, Anne Ware; if so, Susan was born in 1617 in Dublin, Ireland.  A different source says she was born about 1622 in St Michael Cornhill, London, England.  She died 25 Sep 1666.  Furthere research is needed to confirm her heredity.

Source:  The Great Migration Begins:  Immigrants to New England 1620-1633.

Thomas and Susan were married about 1642 and had at least one child:

+14.

i.

John Roberts, b. 27 Apr 1655;
m. Hannah Bray 04 Feb 1677; d. 10 Jan 1713.

26.

Thomas Bray.

Thomas was born about 1614.  He died 30 Nov 1691 in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts.  At this time, the names of his parents are not known.

27.

Mary Wilson.

Mary died 27 Mar 1707.  At this time, nothing more is known about Mary or the names of her parents.

Thomas and Mary were 03 Mar 1645 in Glocester, Essex, Massachusetts and had at least one child:

+15.

i.

Hannah Bray, b. 21 Mar 1660;
m. John Roberts 04 Feb 1677; d. 22 Mar 1716.

Generation 6

28.

George Balch.

George was born about 1536 in Bridgewater, Somersetshire, England.

29.

Jane Ashford.

Jane was born about 1554 in Somerset, England.

George and Jane had at least one child:

+18.

i.

John Balch, b. abt. 1577;
m. Margery Lovett; d. 25 Jun 1648.

30.

George Downing.

George was the son of Geoffrey Downing and Cicely.  He was born about 1552 in Beccles, Suffolk, England.  He died 03 Oct 1610 in St Lawrence, Ipswich, Suffolk, England.

31.

Dorcas Bellamy.

Dorcas was the daughter of William Blois Bellamy and Thelma Watson.  She was born about 1560 in St Nicholas, Ipswich, Suffolk, England.  She died Dec 1610 in St Lawrence, Ipswich, Suffolk, England.

George and Bellamy had ten children:

i.

Susanna Downing, b. abt. 1578; d. Jan 1634.

ii.

Joshua Downing, b. abt. 1580; d. abt. 1629.

iii.

Elnathan Downing, b. abt. 1583; d. Feb 1609.

+22.

iv.

Emanuel Downing, b. 01 May 1585;
m. Lucy Winthrop 10 Arp 1622; d. aft. Nov 1660.

v.

Nathaniel Downing, b. 08 Oct 1587.

vi.

Joseph Downing, b. abt. 1589.

vii.

Naomi Downing, b. abt. 1590.

viii.

Abigail Downing, b. abt. 1592; d. aft. Mar 1635.

ix.

Benjamin Downing, b. 01 Jan 1593.

x.

Anne Downing, b. 12 May 1595.

32.

Adam Winthrop.

Adam was the son of Adam Winthrop and Agnes Sharpe.  He was born 10 Aug 1548 in London, England.  He died 29 Mar 1623 in Groton, Manor, Suffolk, England.

33.

Anne Browne.

Anne was the daughter of Henry Browne and Agnes.  She was born about 1558 in Edwardston, London, England.  She died 19 Apr 1629 in Groton Manor, Suffolk, England.

Adam and Anne were married 20 Feb 1578 and had five children:

i.

Anne Winthrop, b. 05 Jan 1580; d. 20 Jan 1580.

ii.

Anne Winthrop, b. 16 Jan 1584.

iii.

John Winthrop, b. 12 Jan 1586; d. 26 Mar 1649.

iv.

Jane Winthrop, b. 15 Jun 1592.

+16.

v.

Lucy Winthrop, b. 09 Jan 1599;
m. Emanuel Downing 10 Apr 1622; d. 19 Apr 1679.

Generation 7

34.

Decline Lamb.

Decline was the son of Thomas Lamb and Elizabeth.  He was born Oct 1637.  He was married and had at least one child:

+23.

i.

Joanne Lamb, d. abt. 1681.

35.

Geoffrey Downing.

Geoffrey was born 07 Mar 1524 in England.  He died 17 Sep 1595.  At this time, the names of his parents are not known.

36.

Cicely.

Cicely was born about 1524.  At this time, nothing more is known about her or the names of her parents.

George and Cicely had five children:

i.

Barnaby Downing, b. abt. 1546; d. Dec 1616.

ii.

John Downing, b. abt. 1548.

iii.

Margaret Downing, b. abt. 1550.

+30.

iv.

George Downing, b. abt. 1552;
m. Dorcas Bellamy; d. 03 Oct 1610.

37.

William Blois Bellamy.

William was born about 1535 in Gundesburg, Essex, England.  At this time, nothing more is known about William or the names of his parents.

38.

Thelma Watson.

Thelma was born about 1537 in England.  At this time, nothing more is known about Thelma or the names of her parents.

William and Thelma had at least one child:

+31.

i.

Dorcas Bellamy, b. abt. 1560;
m. George Downing; d. Dec 1610.

39.

Adam Winthrop.

Adam was the son of Adam Winthrop and Joan Burton.  He was born 09 Oct 1498 in Lavenham, Suffolk, England.  He died 09 Nov 1562 in Groton Manor, Suffolk, England.

40.

Agnes Sharpe.

Agnes was the daughter of Robert Sharpe and Elizabeth.  She was born about 1516 in Islington, Middlesex, England.  She died 13 May 1565 in Springfield, Essex, England.

Adam and Agnes were married 20 Jul 1534 in Lavenham, Suffolk, England and had at least one child:

+32.

i.

Adam Winthrop, b. 10 Aug 1548;
m. Anne Browne 20 Feb 1578; d. 29 Mar 1623.

41.

Henry Browne.

Henry was the son of John Browne and Elizabeth.  He was born about 1520 in Edwardston, London, England and died there 27 Jan 1595.

42.

Agnes.

Agnes was born about 1530 in Holton, Suffolk, England.  She died 17 Dec 1590 in Prittlewell, Essex, England.  At this time, the names of her parents are not known.

Henry and Agnes were married Sep 1553 and had at least one child:

+33.

i.

Anne Brown, b. abt. 1558;
m. Adam Winthrop 20 Feb 1578; d. 19 Apr 1629.

43.

Thomas Lamb.

Thomas was born about 1599.  He died 28 Mar 1646 in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts.  At this time, the names of his parents are not known.

44.

Elizabeth.

Elizabeth died Oct 1639.  At this time, nothing more is known about her or the names of her parents.

Thomas and Elizabeth were married Sep 1624 and had seven children:

i.

John Lamb, b. bef. 1630.

ii.

Samuel Lamb, b. bef. 1630.

iii.

Thomas Lamb, b. bef. 1630.

iv.

Abel Lamb, b. Aug 1633.

+34.

v.

Decline Lamb, Oct 1637.

vi.

Benjamin, Lamb, b. Oct 1639; d. Oct 1639.

vii.

Susan Lamb.

Generation 8

45.

Adam Winthrop.

Adam was the son of Robert Wynethorpe.  He was born about 1466 in Lavenham, Suffolk, England.  He died after 1498 in Groton Manor, Suffolk, England.

46.

Joan Burton.

Joan was born about 1470 in Lavenham, Suffolk, England.  She died after 1520.  At this time, nothing more is known about Joan or the names of her parents.

Adam and Joan were married about 1498 in Groton Manor and had at least one child:

+39.

i.

Adam Winthrop, b. 09 Oct 1498;
m. Agnes Sharpe 20 Jul 1534; d. 09 Nov 1562.

47.

Robert Sharpe.

Robert was born about 1484 in Islington, Middlesex, England.  He died about 1530.  At this time, the names of his parents are not known.

48.

Elizabeth.

Elizabeth was born about 1489.  At this time, nothing more is known about Elizabeth or the names of her parents.

Robert and Elizabeth had at least one child:

+40.

i.

Agnes Sharpe, b. abt. 1516;
m. Adam Winthrop 20 Jul 1534; d. 13 May 1565.

49.

John Browne.

John was born about 1504 in Witham, Essex, England.  He died about 1562 in Edwardston, London, England.  At this time, the names of his parents are not known.

50.

Elizabeth.

At this time, nothing more is known about Elizabeth or the names of her parents.

John and Elizabeth had at least one child:

+41.

i.

Henry Browne, b. abt. 1520;
m. Agnes in Sep 1553; d. 27 Jan 1595.

Generation 9

51.

Robert Wynethorpe.

Robert was the son of William Wynethorpe and Elizabeth.  He was born about 1435 in Wynethrope, Nottingham, England.  Robert was married and had at least one child:

+45.

i.

Adam Winthrop, b. abt. 1466;
m. Joan Burton about 1498; d. aft. 1498.

Generation 10

52.

William Wynethorpe.

William was born about 1404 in Wynethrope, Nottingham, England.  He died about 1445 in Nottingham.

53.

Elizabeth.

Elizabeth was born about 1408 in Wynethrope, Nottingham, England.

William and Elizabeth were married about 1434 and had at least one child:

+51.

i.

Robert Wynthorpe, b. abt. 1435; d. abt. 1485.