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     Thomas Wilson Vol. 7, 2627, states that Thomas arrived in 1633 in Boston, Mass. from Scotland. He was born at Scotland.² He died in 1643 at Exeter, New Hampshire.²

     James Thompson Taken from "Thompson Family In Maine" by Rev. Charles N. Sinnett

James was born in 1666, according to the clear statement in his father's deed that he was 11 years old in 1677. As is noted in the statement of his brother John, "he was lame and impotent." But it seems clear that he grew from this early weakness into a manhood of the sturdiest type. The bond which his brother gave to provide for him was carried out in the same faithful and loving manner in which many Thompsons in the long years since then have fulfilled such pledges to their kin and neighbors.

James Thompson was a tailor by trade. Land was granted him in Kittery, Maine in 1694 and 1696. for the records state that James Thompson, on Feb. 1, 1709/10, late of Kittery, but now of York, sold these lands. It is said that land was granted to him in York, Me. in 1701, and that he removed thither prior to 1719. The York, Me. records have the following, "York, Oct 23, 1717, laid out and bounded to James Thompson a tract of land whereon he now liveth, being on both sides of the highways that leads towards Barwick from York Bridge, which said James Thompson purchased of his brother Alexander Thompson for forty acres. Jan. 4, 1713/14." He removed with his family to New Meadows, Brunswick, Me., in 1727.

In 1727, James Thompson moved his family to New Meadows, Brunswick, Me. James Thompson was married in Dover, N.H. by Rev. John Pike, March 3, 1700/01, to Elizabeth Frye, daughter of Adrian Frye, one of the early, sturdy settlers at Frye's Point, Kittery, Me. She was evidently a woman of great strength and ability.

A List of the children of James Thompson furnished by Miss Sarah A. Thompson of Topsham, Me., with this note: "I send this copy of the records from the family Bible of my grandfather, Ezekiel Thompson. It differs, in the
number of children of his father, Capt. James Thompson, from all other records found of that family, but you can verify it from the list of the names of these children in the own handwriting of Captain James, which you have already copied." Help with this list was also furnished from the records which were gathered, March 5, 1838, by Gen. Jedediah Herrick from the town clerk of York, Me., and from Mr. Joseph Thompson, who was the only one of the Thompson name living at York in 1838. He was born in 1666 at Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire.^1,3 He was the son of William Thompson and Mary White. James Thompson married Elizabeth/Eunice Frye, daughter of Adrian Frye and Sarah White, on 3 March 1700/1 at Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire.^4,5,6 James Thompson died between 1713 and 1714 at York, York, Maine.^7,5

     Elizabeth/Eunice Frye was born circa 1686 at Kittery, York, Maine.² She was the daughter of Adrian Frye and Sarah White. Elizabeth/Eunice Frye married James Thompson, son of William Thompson and Mary White, on 3 March 1700/1 at Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire.^3,2,4

     Adrian Frye Taken from "OLD KITTERY AND HER FAMILIES"

Adrian Frye witnessed a deed in 1663, was a witness at Court in 1667, had a grant of 100 acres in 1669 and was living just south of Sturgeon Creek in 1674. The place was called "Frye's Point" in a deed in 1713. In 1692 he deed land to son William for maintenance the rest of their lives. William was made administrator of his mother's estate Nov. 22, 1709. Adrian had probably died some time before. He was born in 1642 at Kittery, York, Maine. He married Sarah White, daughter of John White and Lucy (?), circa 1665 at Kittery, York, Maine. Adrian Frye died in 1692 at Kittery, York, Maine.

     Sarah White was born in 1641 at Maine.² She was the daughter of John White and Lucy (?). Sarah White married Adrian Frye circa 1665 at Kittery, York, Maine. Sarah White died on 23 November 1709 at Kittery, York, Maine.¹

     Lucy (?) married John White. Lucy (?) was born in 1608.

     Jonathan Philbrook Taken from "Thompson Family in Maine" by Rev. Charles N. Sinnett

Jonathan Philbrook was a prominent shipmaster. He married Elizabeth Whidden, daughter of Samuel Whidden and Mary Cate. Jonathan Philbrook was born on 25 March 1694 at Greenland, New Hampshire.¹ He was the son of William Philbrook/Philbrick and Mary Neal.

     Elizabeth Whidden married Jonathan Philbrook, son of William Philbrook/Philbrick and Mary Neal. Elizabeth Whidden was born circa 1694 at Portsmouth, New Hampshire. She was the daughter of Samuel Whidden and Mary Cate.

     William Philbrook/Philbrick 0. William PHILBROOK was born on 27 Apr 1670 in Hampton, Rockingham Co., NH. He died in 1714.

He was married to Mary NEAL of Greenland parish (daughter of Walter NEAL) on 10 Oct 1689 in Portsmouth, NH. Mary NEAL of Greenland parish was born on 31 Mar 1668 in Greenland, NH. William PHILBROOK and Mary NEAL of Greenland parish had the following children:

+126 i. Walter PHILBROOK.
+127 ii. Jonathan PHILBROOK.
+128 iii. Mary PHILBROOK.
129 iv. Samuel PHILBROOK was living in 1713 in Greenland, NH.
130 v. Olive PHILBROOK.
131 vi. Abigail PHILBROOK.
132 vii. Sarah PHILBROOK.
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Greetings Debbie, (received 3-30-98)

I am a descendant of William Philbrick/brook.  While in New Hampshire, I
copied the following from a genealogical book:

"(Children of William & Mary Philbrick) Walter, blacksm., b. 10 Nov. 1690 (he
and sis. Mary bp. at Slisbury).  In 1700 his fa. deeded him 'land that I have
of my fa. Walter Neal'  Lists 337, 338abd."

I believe this refers to William's son Walter, named as "Walter Neal", giving
good reason to believe that Walter Philbrook (Gen.#4) was named after his
grandfather, Walter Neal.

I have a photocopy of the book, but unfortunately not the name.  I copied this
in my early days of research and didn't write down the source.  I believe it
came from a book on New Hampshire families/pioneers.

What is your source for Mary Neal's birthdate?

Let me know and good luck.

Sincerely,

Robert W. Philbrook

Rfelbrigge@aol.com

Rfelbrigge's
Home Page. He was born on 27 June 1670 at Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire.² He was the son of Thomas Philbrook/Philbrick and Hannah French. William Philbrook/Philbrick married Mary Neal, daughter of Walter Neal Capt. and Mary Ayer, on 10 October 1689 at Portsmouth, New Hampshire.¹ William Philbrook/Philbrick died in 1714 at New Hampshire.

     Mary Neal died at Rockingham, New Hampshire. She was born on 31 March 1668 at New Hampshire. She was the daughter of Walter Neal Capt. and Mary Ayer. Mary Neal married William Philbrook/Philbrick, son of Thomas Philbrook/Philbrick and Hannah French, on 10 October 1689 at Portsmouth, New Hampshire.²

     Thomas Philbrook/Philbrick Thomas was Deacon of the Hampton Church in 1669, selectman of the town for 5 years, representative in the General Court and a sergeant in the Hampton Militia in 1693. He died Nov 24, 1700.

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23. Sergeant Thomas PHILBRICK was christened on 7 Mar 1623 in St. Marys, Bures, Suffolk, England. He was born on 7 Mar 1623 in St. Marys, Bures, Suffolk, England. He died on 24 Nov 1700 in Hampton, Rockingham Co., NH. He was married to Mary Anne KNAPP (daughter of Deacon William KNAPP Sen. and Priscilla ACRES) in 1647 in Hampton, Rockingham Co., NH. Mary Anne KNAPP was born about 1625 in NH. She was also known as Mary or Anne as stand alone names). She died on 17 May 1667 in Seabrook, ME. ? Sergeant Thomas PHILBRICK and Mary Anne KNAPP had the following children:

54 i. Mary PHILBRICK was born on 11 Sep 1651 in Hampton, Rockingham Co., NH.
55 ii. Bethia PHILBRICK was born on 16 Oct 1654 in Hampton, Rockingham Co., NH.
+56 iii. Jonathan PHILBRICK.
+57 iv. Samuel PHILBRICK.
58 v. Elizabeth PHILBRICK was born on 1 Nov 1663 in Hampton, Rockingham Co., NH.
+59 vi. Elizabeth PHILBRICK.

He was married to Hannah FRENCH of Haverhill, MA (daughter of Edward FRENCH of Hampton, NH and Ann) on 22 Jul 1669. Hannah FRENCH of Haverhill, MA was born about 1625 in NH. Sergeant Thomas PHILBRICK and Hannah FRENCH of Haverhill, MA had the following children:

+60 i. William PHILBROOK.
+61 ii. Jane PHILBRICK.
62 iii. Hannah PHILBRICK. He was born on 7 March 1622/23 at St. Mary's, Bures, Suffolk, England.² He was the son of Thomas Philbrook/Philbrick and Elizabeth Knapp. Thomas Philbrook/Philbrick married Hannah French, daughter of Edward French and Ann Swayne?, on 22 September 1669.^3,4 Thomas Philbrook/Philbrick died on 24 November 1700 at Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire, at age 77.¹

     Hannah French (an unknown value) at Pentucket, Haverhill, Massachusetts. She was born circa 1638 at Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts. She was the daughter of Edward French and Ann Swayne?. Hannah French married Thomas Philbrook/Philbrick, son of Thomas Philbrook/Philbrick and Elizabeth Knapp, on 22 September 1669.^2,3 Hannah French died after 24 November 1700 at Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts.

     Thomas Philbrook/Philbrick Taken from HISTORY WEARE, NEW HAMPSHIRE, PG 302

Thomas Philbrick, with his wife and six children, emigrated from Lincolnshire, England, in company with Governor Winthrop, Sir Richard Saltonstall and others. They arrived in Massachusetts Bay, June 12, 1630, after the timpestuous passage of seventy-six days. They attempted a settlement where is now Salem, Mass., but in July, with Sir Richard and others, they went ot a place now called Watertown, where he remained until 1645, when, with his family, he moved to Hampton, N.H. Thomas Philbrick died in 1667, aged near a hundred years.


THOMAS PHILBRICK, THE EMIGRANT, 1583-1667

Thomas Philbrick*, or Philbrook, is supposed to have come from England in 1630, or not much later, and settled in Watertown, Mass. He is said to have been a mariner in early life, and to have been master of a vessel before he emigrated from Lincolnshire in England. There is no doubt that he and his family were settled in Watertown in 1636. Bond says "His homestead was on the N. W. corner of Belmont and Lexington Streets. Probably he was of that company that came over in 1630." - History of Watertown, p. 909.

In 1639, the second summer after the settlement of Hampton, N. H., John (son of Thomas) PHILBRICK moved to Hampton, and his younger brother, Thomas, soon followed him. We are told that "The first settlers of Hampton were attracted to the place by the fishing, the fowling, the best of clams, and the salt marshes, almost ready for the scythe."

In 1645-6, Thomas Philbrick, Sen., a grantee of eight lots, sold his estate in Watertown to Isaac Stearns, and in 1650 or '51 he had removed to Hampton, where his elder sons lived. In 1661 he bought of John Moulton, land joining the farms of his son James and his son in law, John Cass. His wife, Elizabeth, died, 12 mo. 19, 1663 and in March, 1664, when he made his will, he calls himself "very aged." He d. in 1667.
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NOTE.

There has been a difference of opinion respecting the year that Thomas1 removed from England to America. An old record in a family Bible of Capt. Jonth.5, grandson of William3, says, "He came fr. England in one of the transports [for settlers] in 1633." The descendants of this branch of the family seem confident that this record is correct.

But on the other hand, Jonathan3 of Hampton, who was ten years old when his grandfather, Thomas1 the emigrant died there, says that his father, Thomas Philbrick, Jr., was b. in England in the year 1624, and was six years old when he was brought over the ocean to the American shore. Abner of the 5th generation, b. 1708, who lived with his great uncle Jonathan 20 years, and was heir to half of his estate, was a teacher well educated for the times. He made a record of these statements which that branch of the family receive with confidence. Thomas2, who crossed the sea, at six years of age, died only eight years before the birth of Abner, and most of his eight children were then living, and some of them probably had records of their father's birth and of his age when he came to our shores, so that Abner could easily ascertain the facts, before putting them in writing.

Again, if Thomas Philbrick was a shipmaster, he may have crossed the ocean many times, and the removal of the eight members of his family may have been some at one time and others at another time. We know he was at Watertown in 1636, and Bond may be correct in the supposition that "he was of that company that came over in 1630"; and that most of his seven children were born in England, and some of them may have been of age when they left England.
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*I think no autograph of Thomas the emigrant is to be found, nor copy of his signature. In the early records I find the name spelled in various forms, Filbrick, Philbrook, Philbrucke, Philbrok, &c., &c.

Transcribed from

"A Genealogy of the Philbrick and Philbrook Families, descended from the emigrant, Thomas Philbrick,
1583-1667" by Rev. Jacob Chapman of Exeter, N.H. 1886 and converted to HTML by Jack W. Ralph on October 12, 1997 without permission of the author.

This has been done in the spirit of sharing and not personal gain.
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10. Thomas PHILBRICK was born on 13 Sep 1584 in St. Marys, Bures, Suffolk, England. He was christened on 23 Sep 1584 in St. Marys, Bures, Suffolk, England. He signed a will on 12 Mar 1663. He died on 4 Oct 1667 in Hampton, Rockingham Co., NH. He had an estate probated on 8 Oct 1667. He was buried in Seabrook, Rockingham Co., NH. in Quaker Line Church Cemetery. He was also known as Thomas FELBRIGGE II. He was also known as Thomas FYLBRIGG. He came to the U. S. from Lincolnshire, England and arrived in New England in 1630 on the ship Arabella. He was a shipbuilder and first settled in Watertown, MA where he was a proprietor in 1637 and 1642, but eventually moved to
Hampton, NH, probably in 1646, but possibly 1651, to join his sons.

He was married to Elizabeth KNAPP (daughter of William KNAPP / KNOPP and Elizabeth READ) on 4 Jun 1615 in St. Marys, Bures, Suffolk, England. Elizabeth KNAPP was born about 1593 in St. Marys, Bures, Suffolk, England. She was christened on 8 Jul 1593 in St. Marys, Bures, Suffolk, England. She died on 19 Mar 1664 in Hampton, Rockingham Co., NH. (12 mo. 19, 1663 OS). She immigrated about 1630, possibly in the Winthrop Fleet.
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THE FYLBRIGGE / PHILBRICK FAMILY

by Judy B. Anderson



The Philbrick family of Hampton, New Hampshire, traces its origins to Bures, Suffolk Co., England, where it is noted that Thomas, son of Thomas Filbrigg, was baptized 13 September 1584. We know this is the same individual who appears in Hampton, as his wife and children re-appear in New England.

A record researched and compiled by Theodore V. Dickerson, called "My Family Lines", established the ancestry of Thomas.

Those who have done research during the sixteenth century may find yeoman families bearing the name of a prominent knightly family. In all probability, they are descended from a younger son of the family, but it is almost impossible to trace the generations. It is also possible that an individual was a free tenant of Felbrigge and took that as a surname when they moved on.

However, it is generally accepted that there was only one family of the Felbrigg name, which started with Roger Bigod, who came to England with William the Conqueror, and married Adeliza, daughter of Hugh Grentdesmesnils. The history of this family through five generations is well documented.1

The first ancestor Mr. Dickerson ties to the Bures family is Nycholas Fyllebrigge, who died 21 Feb 1563 at Bures.2 The only known child was:

1) *William Fylbrigge. Born prior to 1540. William was living in Bures parish between 1540 and 1550. On February 23 or 26, 1559, he married a woman with the given name of Cyslie. William died in 1579 at Bures, Suffolk, England.3

Known children were:

1) *Thomas Fylbrigge. Bapt. 1545-50, Bures, Suffolk, England. Md. circa 1574 to Elizabeth. He died after 1621. She died in 1619 and is buried at Bures.4

2) Robert Fylbrigge. Bapt. 15 Feb. 1561. Bures, Suffolk, England.

Because of the descrepancy in dates, it would appear that the ancestry of Thomas Felbrigge cannot be stated with any degree of certainty.

THOMAS FELBRIGGE OR PHILBRICK

Thomas Filbrick (Thos), baptized 13 Sept. 1584 at Bures; died at Hampton, New Hampshire in 1667. He married, while living at Bures, Elizabeth Knopp or Knapp, daughter of William Knopp, 4 June 1615.8 She was baptized 8 July 1593.9

On 12 Oct. 1631, Thomas "Filbrig junior" appears in the Manor Court Rolls of Bures. Apparently he and some others have converted some of their tenements into cottages and have been brought before the court. It is determined that no one within the manor be allowed to convert tenements to cottages as a result of the action.10 This action may have precipitated his move to America.

It is said he came to New England in 1630 aboard the ship Arbella (but he couldn't be both in England and in New England unless, as a shipmaster,he traveled back and forth several times before he settled in). It was one of seventeen ships which brought colonists in that year. Traveling with this company was Gov. Winthrop and Richard Saltonstall. They set sail from Yarmouth, England on 8 Apr. 1630 and arrived at Salem, Massachusetts on June 14. Many who came in 1630 settled at Charlestown, but some, including the Philbricks, moved with Saltonstall to Watertown. Thomas was noted as a proprietor at Watertown, Massachusetts in 1636.11

In 1639 his son, John, removed to Hampton, followed not long after by his son, Thomas. Hampton was known for its abundance of fish, fowl and clams, and the salt marshes provided fodder for livestock. Thomas decided to sell his property in Watertown, and about 1646/47 joined his sons in Hampton.12

Elizabeth died 9 February 1664.13 Her death probably prompted Thomas to see to a will for himself, as his will was written 12 Mar. 1663/64 and was proved in court 8 Oct. 1667, indicating that he probably died in that year.

Their children, all born in Bures, Suffolk County, England were:

1) John Philbrick, baptized 1 Oct. 1616; drowned 20 Oct. 1657. Married Ann Palmer in 1646. He, his wife, and a daughter, Sarah, were lost at sea when they left on a vessel sailing from Hampton to Boston.14

2) James Philbrick, baptized 2 Dec. 1619; drowned 16 Nov. 1674, in the Hampton River, near the mouth of Cole's Creek.15 Md. (1st) Jane Roberts, daughter of Thomas Roberts of Dover, abt. 1644, Strattford, NH. Md. (2nd) Ann Roberts, daughter of Thomas Roberts of Dover. After James' death, Ann married William Marston.16

3) *Elizabeth Philbrick, baptized 31 Oct. 1621/22; died 11 Feb. 1677, Hampton, Norfolk, NH.17 Married (1st) *Thomas Chase of Hampton abt. 1642. Thomas and Elizabeth settled opposite the Philbrick homestead. They remained there until the death of Thomas.18 Md. (2nd) John Garland of Hampton, 26 Oct. 1654.19 Md. (3rd) Henry Robie of Hampton, 19 Jan. 1674.20 His first wife, Ruth Moore, died 5 May 1673.21 After the death of Elizabeth, he married Sarah ?, who died 23 Jan. 1703. He died 22 Apr. 1688.22

4) Mary Philbrick, baptized June 1622. D. 28 Oct. 1702, Hampton, NH.23 Md. (1st) Edward Tuck, son of Robert and Joanna Tuck of Hampton, about 1648. He died 6 April 1652.24 Md. (2nd) James Wall of Exeter and Hampton. He died 3 Oct. 1659.25

5) Thomas Philbrick, baptized 7 Mar. 1623/24 Bures, England; died 24 Nov. 1700, Hampton, NH.26 Md. (1st) Ann Knapp, daughter of William Knapp and probably his first wife, Margaret Dean, about 1647, probably in Hampton. She died 17 May 1667.27 Md. (2nd) Hannah French, widow of John White of Haverhill, Massachusetts, and daughter of Edward French of Salisbury,28 22 Jul 1669.29

6) Hannah Philbrick, born about 1726. Md. Stephen Sanborn, son of William Sanborn and Mary Moulton, 26 July 1633, Hampton, NH.30 He was born 4 Sept. 1671; died 21 June 1750.31

7) Margaret Philbrick, baptized 30 Nov. 1628. Died young.

8) Martha Philbrick, baptized 4 Sept. 1631. Md. (1st) John Cass of Hampton, 7 Apr. 1657, Hampton, NH. John died 7 Apr. 1675.32 Md. (2nd) William Lyon Sr., of Roxbury and Rowley, Mass., 30 Nov. 1676.33 Md. (3rd) John Brackett, 21 Nov. 1698, Hampton, NH.34

The will of Thomas Filbrick follows: 35

Some of the will of Thomas Philbrick was either damaged or could not be read. Missing parts are noted with " . . ."

The Last will and testament of Thomas Philbrick Sunr of Hampton in the County of norfolke in new England --

I Thomas Philbrick being very Aged and weak in body Butt sound in understanding senc & memory Doe settle my Estate according to this my last will here under written

Impri I Give and Bequeth unto my son James Philbrick and to my Grand Child John Philbrick my fresh medow lying near to the Beach being by Estimation six acres more or less as itt is the which to bee Equally Devided betwen them att such time as shal be . after mentioned:

Ittem I give unto my son James Philbrick . . . Dwelling House and my House lott with the orchyard and . . . priveledges and appertinances thear unto belonging to him . . . His Heiers for Ever:

Ittem I Give & bquith unto my son . . . and to my Grand Child John Philbrick my . . . . of Thomas Sleeper lying towards the Clambancks in that . . . of marsh Comonly Called the Little ox Comon to bee Devided . . . them att such time as is hereafter mentioned

Ittem I Give unto my sonn Thomas Philbrick the some of . . . pounds to bee payd by my Exequetor after my disease

Ittem I Give unto my sonn Thomas Philbrick the land which was sometimes Daniell Hendrakes Called the Hop Ground to bee wholly att His Disposall at this prsent time:

Ittem I Give unto my sonn James one bed with all the furnituer thearunto belongeing and a payer of Cob Irons and a payer of tongues:

Ittem I Give unto my Grand Child John Philbrick thatt Bed which hee useth to ly upon with the Bedding Belonging to It. and my Beetle and [fower]36 wedges and one of my Hakes: and a weanable Cow Calfe within a yeer after my Diseace to be payd by my Exequetor and like wise I Give to my Grand Daughter Hanna Philbrick one weanable Cow Calfe the next yeer to bee payd by my Exequetor.

Ittem I Give unto my son James Philbrick my mare and hee is to pay or deliver unto my sonn Thomas Philbrick the first Colt which she shall bring when itt is weanable

Ittem I Give my fower Cowers to my fower Daughters to my Daughter Elizabeth one to my Daughter Hanna one to my Daughter mary [one] and to my Daughter martha one to bee Delivered by my Executor after my Deseace and the moveables in the House which [are] not Expressed above are to bee Equally Devided between [my four] Daughters after my Desease. and I Doe appoint my sonn [James] Philbrick to bee my lawfull Exequetor to this my Last [will] and Testament and I Doe Declare itt to bee my Intent thatt [when] my Grand Child John Philbrick shall Come to the age of twenty one yeeres thatt then hee shall Enter upon & posses whatt I have Given him by this last will: and thatt att the Deseace of my Daughter Elizabeth Garland her son James Chase shall have one Cow in lew of the Cow which I have
Given my daughter Elizabeth & thatt the Cow Given to my Daughter Cass shalbee for the use and Pfitt of her daughter martha: & for the Confermation

Hereof I have sett to my hand & Seale the twelft of march 166:64:

Signed & Sealed in Thomas [Seal] Philbrick

ye prsents of X

Samuell Dalton his mark

Mehetabel Dalton

[Proved Oct. 8, 1667]37

[Inventory, taken by Thomas Marston and John Redman; amount, 124 lbs; sworn to by James Philbrick.]38

SOURCES

1 Dickerson, pgs. 315-316.

2 Dickerson, pg. 311.

3 Dickerson, pg. 311.

4 If William didn't marry Cyslie until 26 Feb. 1559, and it is estimated that Thomas was born circa 1545/1550, Thomas
would either have to be a child from a previous marriage, or the connection here is incorrect. Mr. Dickerson does feel
that there were other children, but only seems to be certain of the two.

5 A person who fulls cloth by increasing the weight and bulk of cloth by shrinking and beating.

6 The American Genealogist, Vol, 108, pg. 256.

7 The American Genealogist, Vol, 108, pgs. 255-256.

8 When they moved to America, the name thereafter appears as Knapp.

9 The American Genealogist, " English Connections of Thomas Felbrigge", Vol, 108, pgs. 255-256.

10 The American Genealogist, vol. 108, pg. 254-255.

11 NEHG Register, Vol. 38, July 1884, pg. 279-281.

12 NEHG, Vol. 38, July 1884, pg. 280.

13 Dow, pg. 917.

14 Dow, pg. 917.

15 NEHG Register, Vol. 38, July 1884, pg. 280.

16 Dow, pg. 917. William's name is also found as Mastin.

17 Dow, pg. 917.

18 Joseph Dow, History of Hampton New Hampshire 1638=-1988, Vol. 2, Peter E. Randall Pub.: Portsmouth, NH, 1988, pg.
635.

19 Clarence Almon Torrey. New England Marriages Prior to 1700. Genealogical Publishing Co.: Baltimore, 1987, pg. 295.

20 Clarence Almon Torrey. New England Marriages Prior to 1700. Genealogical Publishing Co.: Baltimore, 1987, pg. 631.

21 Clarence Almon Torrey. New England Marriages Prior to 1700. Genealogical Publishing Co.: Baltimore, 1987, pg. 295.

22 Dow, pg. 934.

23 I.G.I. Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT.

24 Dow, pg. 1017.

25 Dow, pg. 1024.

26 I.G.I. Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT.

27 NEHG Register, Vol. 38, July 1884, pg. 280.

28 Dow, pg. 917.

29 I.G.I. Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT.

30 1996 I.G.I. Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT.

31 Dow, pg. 917.

32 Dow, pg. 632.

33 The American Genealogist, Vol, 108, pg. 258 and the I.G.I. of the Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT.

34 I.G.I. Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT.

35 Albert Stillman Batchellor, ed. State Papers of New Hampshire, Vol. 31. Rumford Printing Company: Concord, NH,
1907, pg. 71 - (Essex County New Hampshire Probate Files, vol. 2, p. 99.)

36 Words in brackets are supplied from the recorded copy.

37 Essex County, Mass., Probate Files, and Norfolk County, Mass., Deeds, vol. 2, p. 99 as found in: Albert Stillman
Batchellor, ed. State Papers of New Hampshire, Rumford Printing Co.: Concord, NH, 1907, pg. 71-72.

38 Essex County, Mass., Probate Files.

39 Dow, pg. 917.

40 Joseph Dow, History of Hampton New Hampshire 1638=-1988, Vol. 2, Peter E. Randall Pub.: Portsmouth, NH, 1988, pg.
635.


Thomas1, the emigrant, was said to have been a shipmaster in the old country. His children settled near the ocean and not a few of them were drowned in it, passing by water into the future state. A natural affection for the sea, appeared among his descendants for generations. The young men took to the water as young ducks take to the stream, and seemed never more happy than in their "Home on the rolling wave." In the course of time numbers of them bought farms, and retired to quiet homes, but they often chose their homes near to some body of water. Others were unable to quit the sea till age or infirmity
compelled them.

I find many in the later generations who have been mariners and masters of vessels. The title "Captain" prefixed in this volume to many a name indicates more frequently a sea captain.

Though this family in early days furnished a large number of earnest, intelligent, Christian men, it is remarkable that no more of them acquired a liberal education. I find few of their names upon our college catalogues, or among the lists of professional men. More of them probably entered the ministry than engaged in the practice of law or medicine. They were usually prosperous in business, had the confidence of their fellow citizens, and their full share in town and county offices; but they did not often enlist in the strife for high official stations. I find few merchants in the older families. They disliked trade and chose to live a more quiet, retired life where they could enjoy their love of independence, and communion with nature. Many of them became skillful mechanics. I was surprised to find so many who were blacksmiths, gunsmiths, &c., some of whom were very ingenious and able workmen, whose skill in working metals they could not bequeathe to their heirs. He was born on 23 September 1584 at England. He was the son of Thomas Flybrigg and Elizabeth (?). Thomas Philbrook/Philbrick married Elizabeth Knapp, daughter of William Knapp and Elizabeth Read, on 4 June 1615 at Bures, Suffolk, England. Thomas Philbrook/Philbrick died on 16 November 1674 at Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire, at age 90.

     Elizabeth Knapp was born on 8 July 1593 at St. Mary's, Bures, Suffolk, England. She was the daughter of William Knapp and Elizabeth Read. Elizabeth Knapp married Thomas Philbrook/Philbrick, son of Thomas Flybrigg and Elizabeth (?), on 4 June 1615 at Bures, Suffolk, England. Elizabeth Knapp died on 16 December 1663 at Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire, at age 70.

     Edward French Taken from "Thompson Family in Maine" by Rev. Charles N. Sinnett

From Salisbury, Massachusetts.
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Taken from OLD FAMILIES OF SALISBURY AND AMESBURY

Edward French, of Salisbury, "tailor", recd. land in the "first division", bought land in 1642; selectman 1646-8; "commoner" and taxed, 1650 and '52; name on most of the early lists He married *Ann ______. d. Dec. 28, 1674[S]; will April 10, 1673; April 13, 1675. Widow Ann d. March 9, 1682-3 [S]; inv est. April 10, 1683. He was of Ipswich in 1637.

Edward French may have married Ann Swayne, sister of Rebecca Swayne-Biley-Hall-Worcester-Symonds. Rev. Wm. Worcestor, who second wife was Rebecca Swayne, makes "my brother, Edward French" one of the overseers" of his will, in 1662. Moreover, John Hall, whose mother was Rebecca Swayne, speaks of "my uncle French" as on p. 962, where John Hall should be John. He
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From Mara French: Some websites show the origination of Edward French as being
from various places. The name of the ship he came on is also
confusing.

For his origination in England, see
http://www.frenchfamilyassoc.com/FFA/CHARTSWEB/ChartE004/

For his ship, see
http://www.frenchfamilyassoc.com/FFA/SHIPS/AngelGabriel.htm

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He married Ann Swayne?. Edward French died on 28 December 1674 at Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts.²

     Ann Swayne? married Edward French. Ann Swayne? died on 9 March 1682/83 at Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts.²

     Walter Neal Capt. married Mary Ayer, daughter of John Ayer and (?) Hannah. Walter Neal Capt. was born in 1633 at Greenland, New Hampshire.¹ He was the son of Walter Neale Capt. and Elizabeth Lacon.

     Mary Ayer married Walter Neal Capt., son of Walter Neale Capt. and Elizabeth Lacon. Mary Ayer was born in 1634. She was the daughter of John Ayer and (?) Hannah.

     Walter Neale Capt. married Elizabeth Lacon.

     Elizabeth Lacon married Walter Neale Capt..

     John Ayer married (?) Hannah.

     (?) Hannah married John Ayer.

     Samuel Whidden was born in 1643 at Portsmouth, New Hampshire. He was the son of Michael Whidden and Mary Whidden. Samuel Whidden married Mary Cate, daughter of James Cate and (?) Alice, circa 1674 at New Hampshire. Samuel Whidden died in 1718 at Greenland, New Hampshire.

     Mary Cate was born circa 1651 at Portsmouth, New Hampshire. She was the daughter of James Cate and (?) Alice. Mary Cate married Samuel Whidden, son of Michael Whidden and Mary Whidden, circa 1674 at New Hampshire.

     Michael Whidden married Mary Whidden. Michael Whidden was born in 1621.

     Mary Whidden married Michael Whidden. Mary Whidden was born in 1625.

     James Cate married (?) Alice. James Cate was born in 1625.

     (?) Alice married James Cate. (?) Alice was born in 1629.

     Thomas Flybrigg THOMAS FELBRIGGE

Thomas Felbrigge, of Bures, Suffolk County, may have been a fuller5. He was born about 1545-1550 and died after 1621.
He married Elizabeth, last name unknown, about 1574. She was buried at Bures in 24 Apr. 16196. Their children, all
baptized at Bures, Suffolk, England, were7:

1) John, baptized 9 Jan. 1575/76.

2) Priscilla, baptized 2 Feb. 1578/79.

3) Margaret, baptized 5 Nov. 1581.

4) *Thomas, baptized 13 Sept. 1584.

5) Robert, baptized 5 Nov. 1584.

6) Alice, baptized 25 May 1590.

7) Edward, baptized 18 June 1592.

8) William, baptized 28 Apr. 1594.

9) Elizabeth, baptized 28 Nov. 1596; died young.

10) Elizabeth, baptized 27 Aug. 1598. He was born in 1550 at St. Mary's, Bures, Suffolk, England. He was the son of Robert Flybrigg and (?) (?). Thomas Flybrigg married Elizabeth (?) circa 1573 at Suffolk, England. Thomas Flybrigg died on 13 September 1584 at Bures, Suffolk, England.

     Elizabeth (?) was born in 1554 at St. Mary's, Bures, Suffolk, England. She married Thomas Flybrigg, son of Robert Flybrigg and (?) (?), circa 1573 at Suffolk, England. Elizabeth (?) died on 24 April 1619 at St. Mary's, Bures, Suffolk, England.