George was an early settler of Rowley, Massachusetts, and is known to have had three sons, Thomas, George, and Nehemiah, all born in Chappel before the family's arrival in New England about 1643. This family's records have been found in parish registers in northern Essex, a region which produced many New England colonists. The three sons were all baptized in the parish of Chappel, and George was married in the adjacent parish of Great Tey. Unfortunately, no wills have been found for the family.
The first record of George Abbott in Rowley, Massachusetts, is found when he headed a registration of lots granted there dated 10 January 1643/4, when he received a two-acre house lot. His nuncapative will does not survive, although it is mentioned in a court record dated 11 November 1647. The administration of his estate was granted to Marke Symonds [of Ipswich] on 28 7th month [Sept.] 1647. On 28 March 1654, the sons acknowledged that they had received their portions from their guardians, Humphrey Rayner and Thomas Mighill; £16 was given to son George, £21 to son Nehemiah, and £16 to son Thomas Jr. An inventory of the estate was taken on 30 August 1647, with a total value of £95 2s.
George Abbott was baptized at Chappel, county Essex, England on 24 November 1586, the son of Thomas Abbott.[3] He was married to Mary Felstead in the adjacent parish of Great Tey on 5 October 1624. He was a maltster. "Mary wife of George Abbott" was buried at Chappel at the end of the year 1633 [exact date is illegible].[4]
George's father, Thomas Abbott was born say 1556 (assuming that he was age 25 in 1581), and was buried at Chappel, co. Essex, on 30 May 1625. The administration of Thomas' estate was granted to son George on 6 October 1625. George Abbott of "Ponsbright alias Chappel," maltster, became administrator for the estate of his father, Thomas Abbott, deceased, and entered feoffment for £70 bond. No marriage record was found for Thomas in Boyd's Marriage Index for Essex, which includes almost all of the extant parish registers. Thomas' only known wife was recorded at Chappel as "Anne Abbott the wife of Thomas Abbot died and was buried the xvj day of November" 1612.[3]
George was an early settler of Rowley, Massachusetts, and is known to have had three sons, Thomas, George, and Nehemiah, all born in Chappel before the family's arrival in New England about 1643. This family's records have been found in parish registers in northern Essex, a region which produced many New England colonists. The three sons were all baptized in the parish of Chappel, and George was married in the adjacent parish of Great Tey. Unfortunately, no wills have been found for the family.[3]
The first record of George Abbott in Rowley, Massachusetts, is found when he headed a registration of lots granted there dated 10 January 1643[/4], when he received a two-acre house lot. His nuncapative will does not survive, although it is mentioned in a court record dated 11 November 1647. The administration of his estate was granted to Marke Symonds [of Ipswich] on 28 7th month [Sept.] 1647. On 28 March 1654, the sons acknowledged that they had received their portions from their guardians, Humphrey Rayner and Thomas Mighill; £16 was given to son George, £21 to son Nehemiah, and £16 to son Thomas Jr. An inventory of the estate was taken on 30 August 1647, with a total value of £95 2s. 8d.[4]
Children of George Abbott, the first five by Mary (Felstead), baptized at Chappel, co. Essex; the sixth child was by a different mother whose identity is not known:[4]
Thomas Sr., bp. 1 Sept. 1625, bur. Rowley, Mass., 7 Sept. 1659; m. there, Mass., 13 5m [July] 1655, Dorothy Swan, daughter of Richard and Ann (_____) Swan. No children.
George, bp. 22 Nov. 1627, d. Andover, Mass., 22 March 1688/9; m. there, 26 April 1658, Sarah(2) Farnham, daughter of Ralph and Alice (_____) Farnham of Ipswich, Mass. Ten children.
Mary, bp. 21 Dec. 1628, bur. Chappel, 24 Feb. 1630[/1].
Nehemiah, bp. 2 May 1630, d. Ipswich, Mass., March 1706/7; m. Ipswich, Mass., 14 Dec. 1659, Mary How, daughter of James and Elizabeth (Dane) How(e). Three children, two of whom d. young.
Mary Abbott (again) bp. 26 Feb. 1631[/2], bur. Chappel, 13 May 1634.
Thomas Jr., b. by 1639, was at Concord, Mass. in 1659, d. Andover, 6 May 1695; m. there, 15 Dec. 1664, Sarah Stewart. Ten children.
Son Thomas Sr.'s estate named brothers, Thomas and Nehemiah Abbott.[5]
Immigration
George Abbott migrated to New England in 1642, and died five years later in 1647 in Rowley, (or Ipswich) Massachusetts. With Mr. Roger's Party, first arrived in Salem, MA, in the fall 1638. He had large land holdings in Rowley. His will dated 11 Nov 1647 shows that he had large estates and left or deeded most of it to his older son. Two of his sons were were called Thomas, one Sr. and the other Jr. This practice was somewhat common in England at the time (pp 3-12).[1]
Marriage and Children
George was married on 5 October 1624 at Great Tey, Essex, England to Mary Felstead.[1] Their first five children were born between 1625 and 1632 and were baptized at Chappel.[1]
Children:[1][5]
Thomas Abbott, Sr, b "say" 1628,[5] d Sept 5, 1659 Rowley; mar Dorothy Swan, daughter of Richard and Anna Swan of Rowley (p 9)
George Abbott b "say" 1633; mar Sarah Farnum (p 13)
Nehemiah Abbott b "say" 1634; mar Dec 14, 1659 to Mary How/Howe, rem. to Ipswich
Thomas Abbott, Jr, b c. 1637 [ EQC 3:132]
There were two sons named Thomas. Lemuel Abbott speculates that one may have been adopted (p 5).[1] The children were appointed guardians when their father died.
Court & Probate Records
Estate of "George Abbot of Rowley"
30: 1: 1647 Warrant for George Abott, Thomas Abbott, sr., Thomas Abbot, jr., and Nehamiah Abbot, about putting out one of the sons of George Abbot by the town of Rowley. Town of Rowley allowed to put forth Thomas Abott, jr., son of George Abott of Rowley, to be an apprentice to John Boynton (also Boyton) for seven years. Boynton to pay him £5 at the end of his time. Case to be referred to next court, in order that the boy's father have opportunity to object. Ipswich Quarterly Court 30: 1: 1647 Vol. 1:111, 113
28: 7: 1647 Marke Symonds appointed administrator of the estate of George Abott, late of Rowley. The will referred to General Court. Ipswich Quarterly Court 28: 7: 1647 Vol. 1:128
28: 10: 1647 Nuncupative [verbal, deathbed] will of George Abbott of Rowley sent from Salem Quarterly Court to General Court. Ordered that it shall stand; and after paying legacies to the children, the remainder shall remain in hands of Marke Simons of Ipswich, according to the will, to be disposed of to the children, who are to choose their guardians, etc. Marke Simons to have 4d. and the wintering of two cows. Salem Quarterly Court Records 28: 10: 1647 Vol. 1:130-131
30 Aug 1647 Inventory taken by Sebastan Brigham, Thomas Barker, Mathew Boyes, and James Barker. House, land, outbuildings, £30; total of estate £95 [Ipswich deeds, 1:61] 28: 1: 1648 Humphry Rayner (or Reiner) and Thomas Mighill were chosen guardians by the children of Georg Abott, late of Rowley, and confirmed by Salem and Ipswich courts. The guardians acknowledged the receipt of £53, the children's portions, divided so: George £16, Nehemyah £21, Thomas Jr. £16. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records 28: 1: 1648 Vol. 1:142
28 Mar 1654, Mr. Reyner presented Nehemiah Abbott and Thomas Abbott, jr., who acknowledged that they had received satisfaction from Mr. Humphry Reyner and Thomas Mighill, guardians, for their portions. Thomas Abbott, Sr., and Nehemiah Abbott testified that their brother George Abbott, had satisfaction also. The guardians were discharged. Ipswich Quarterly Court 28 Mar 1654 Vol. 1:328
Death and Legacy
George died at Rowley sometime before his inventory was taken on 30 August 1647. According to Lemuel Abbott, George did have a will (was referred to in inventory documents), but has not been found. Apparently, the death of George Abbott was not recorded in town records, or if so they have now been lost.
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George Abbott was baptized at Chappel, county Essex, England on 24 November 1586, the son of Thomas Abbott. He was married to Mary Felstead in the adjacent parish of Great Tey on 5 October 1624. He was a maltster. "Mary wife of George Abbott" was buried at Chappel at the end of the year 1633.
George Abbott migrated to New England in 1642, and died five years later in 1647 in Rowley, Massachusetts. He had large land holdings in Rowley. His will dated 11 Nov 1647 showed that he had large estates and left or deeded most of it to his older son. Two of his sons were were called Thomas, one Sr. and the other Jr. who was most likely adopted, but may have been a close relative.
Children of George Abbott, the first five by Mary Felstead, baptized at Chappel, co. Essex:
1; Thomas Abbott 1625–1659
married Dorothy Swan 1634–1710
2; George Abbott Jr 1627–1689
married Sarah Farnum 1638–1728
3; Mary Abbott 1628–1630
4; Nehemiah Abbott 1630–1707
married Mary Howe 1638–1730
5; Mary Abbott 1632–1634
6; Capt Thomas Abbott (Adopted) 1632–1695
married Sarah Stewart 1646–1715
George died at Rowley, Massachusetts sometime before his inventory was taken on 30 August 1647. According to Lemuel Abbott, George did have a will (was referred to in inventory documents), but has not been found. Apparently, the death of George Abbott was not recorded in town records, or if so they have now been lost.
From FAG Contributor: Hal Teel
The first record of George Abbott in Rowley, Massachusetts, is found when he headed a registration of lots granted there dated 10 January 1643/4, when he received a two-acre house lot. His nuncapative will does not survive, although it is mentioned in a court record dated 11 November 1647. The administration of his estate was granted to Marke Symonds [of Ipswich] on 28 7th month [Sept.] 1647. On 28 March 1654, the sons acknowledged that they had received their portions from their guardians, Humphrey Rayner and Thomas Mighill; £16 was given to son George, £21 to son Nehemiah, and £16 to son Thomas Jr. An inventory of the estate was taken on 30 August 1647, with a total value of £95 2s.
George Abbott was baptized at Chappel, county Essex, England on 24 November 1586, the son of Thomas Abbott.[3] He was married to Mary Felstead in the adjacent parish of Great Tey on 5 October 1624. He was a maltster. "Mary wife of George Abbott" was buried at Chappel at the end of the year 1633 [exact date is illegible].[4]
George's father, Thomas Abbott was born say 1556 (assuming that he was age 25 in 1581), and was buried at Chappel, co. Essex, on 30 May 1625. The administration of Thomas' estate was granted to son George on 6 October 1625. George Abbott of "Ponsbright alias Chappel," maltster, became administrator for the estate of his father, Thomas Abbott, deceased, and entered feoffment for £70 bond. No marriage record was found for Thomas in Boyd's Marriage Index for Essex, which includes almost all of the extant parish registers. Thomas' only known wife was recorded at Chappel as "Anne Abbott the wife of Thomas Abbot died and was buried the xvj day of November" 1612.[3]
George was an early settler of Rowley, Massachusetts, and is known to have had three sons, Thomas, George, and Nehemiah, all born in Chappel before the family's arrival in New England about 1643. This family's records have been found in parish registers in northern Essex, a region which produced many New England colonists. The three sons were all baptized in the parish of Chappel, and George was married in the adjacent parish of Great Tey. Unfortunately, no wills have been found for the family.[3]
The first record of George Abbott in Rowley, Massachusetts, is found when he headed a registration of lots granted there dated 10 January 1643[/4], when he received a two-acre house lot. His nuncapative will does not survive, although it is mentioned in a court record dated 11 November 1647. The administration of his estate was granted to Marke Symonds [of Ipswich] on 28 7th month [Sept.] 1647. On 28 March 1654, the sons acknowledged that they had received their portions from their guardians, Humphrey Rayner and Thomas Mighill; £16 was given to son George, £21 to son Nehemiah, and £16 to son Thomas Jr. An inventory of the estate was taken on 30 August 1647, with a total value of £95 2s. 8d.[4]
Children of George Abbott, the first five by Mary (Felstead), baptized at Chappel, co. Essex; the sixth child was by a different mother whose identity is not known:[4]
Thomas Sr., bp. 1 Sept. 1625, bur. Rowley, Mass., 7 Sept. 1659; m. there, Mass., 13 5m [July] 1655, Dorothy Swan, daughter of Richard and Ann (_____) Swan. No children.
George, bp. 22 Nov. 1627, d. Andover, Mass., 22 March 1688/9; m. there, 26 April 1658, Sarah(2) Farnham, daughter of Ralph and Alice (_____) Farnham of Ipswich, Mass. Ten children.
Mary, bp. 21 Dec. 1628, bur. Chappel, 24 Feb. 1630[/1].
Nehemiah, bp. 2 May 1630, d. Ipswich, Mass., March 1706/7; m. Ipswich, Mass., 14 Dec. 1659, Mary How, daughter of James and Elizabeth (Dane) How(e). Three children, two of whom d. young.
Mary Abbott (again) bp. 26 Feb. 1631[/2], bur. Chappel, 13 May 1634.
Thomas Jr., b. by 1639, was at Concord, Mass. in 1659, d. Andover, 6 May 1695; m. there, 15 Dec. 1664, Sarah Stewart. Ten children.
Son Thomas Sr.'s estate named brothers, Thomas and Nehemiah Abbott.[5]
Immigration
George Abbott migrated to New England in 1642, and died five years later in 1647 in Rowley, (or Ipswich) Massachusetts. With Mr. Roger's Party, first arrived in Salem, MA, in the fall 1638. He had large land holdings in Rowley. His will dated 11 Nov 1647 shows that he had large estates and left or deeded most of it to his older son. Two of his sons were were called Thomas, one Sr. and the other Jr. This practice was somewhat common in England at the time (pp 3-12).[1]
Marriage and Children
George was married on 5 October 1624 at Great Tey, Essex, England to Mary Felstead.[1] Their first five children were born between 1625 and 1632 and were baptized at Chappel.[1]
Children:[1][5]
Thomas Abbott, Sr, b "say" 1628,[5] d Sept 5, 1659 Rowley; mar Dorothy Swan, daughter of Richard and Anna Swan of Rowley (p 9)
George Abbott b "say" 1633; mar Sarah Farnum (p 13)
Nehemiah Abbott b "say" 1634; mar Dec 14, 1659 to Mary How/Howe, rem. to Ipswich
Thomas Abbott, Jr, b c. 1637 [ EQC 3:132]
There were two sons named Thomas. Lemuel Abbott speculates that one may have been adopted (p 5).[1] The children were appointed guardians when their father died.
Court & Probate Records
Estate of "George Abbot of Rowley"
30: 1: 1647 Warrant for George Abott, Thomas Abbott, sr., Thomas Abbot, jr., and Nehamiah Abbot, about putting out one of the sons of George Abbot by the town of Rowley. Town of Rowley allowed to put forth Thomas Abott, jr., son of George Abott of Rowley, to be an apprentice to John Boynton (also Boyton) for seven years. Boynton to pay him £5 at the end of his time. Case to be referred to next court, in order that the boy's father have opportunity to object. Ipswich Quarterly Court 30: 1: 1647 Vol. 1:111, 113
28: 7: 1647 Marke Symonds appointed administrator of the estate of George Abott, late of Rowley. The will referred to General Court. Ipswich Quarterly Court 28: 7: 1647 Vol. 1:128
28: 10: 1647 Nuncupative [verbal, deathbed] will of George Abbott of Rowley sent from Salem Quarterly Court to General Court. Ordered that it shall stand; and after paying legacies to the children, the remainder shall remain in hands of Marke Simons of Ipswich, according to the will, to be disposed of to the children, who are to choose their guardians, etc. Marke Simons to have 4d. and the wintering of two cows. Salem Quarterly Court Records 28: 10: 1647 Vol. 1:130-131
30 Aug 1647 Inventory taken by Sebastan Brigham, Thomas Barker, Mathew Boyes, and James Barker. House, land, outbuildings, £30; total of estate £95 [Ipswich deeds, 1:61] 28: 1: 1648 Humphry Rayner (or Reiner) and Thomas Mighill were chosen guardians by the children of Georg Abott, late of Rowley, and confirmed by Salem and Ipswich courts. The guardians acknowledged the receipt of £53, the children's portions, divided so: George £16, Nehemyah £21, Thomas Jr. £16. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records 28: 1: 1648 Vol. 1:142
28 Mar 1654, Mr. Reyner presented Nehemiah Abbott and Thomas Abbott, jr., who acknowledged that they had received satisfaction from Mr. Humphry Reyner and Thomas Mighill, guardians, for their portions. Thomas Abbott, Sr., and Nehemiah Abbott testified that their brother George Abbott, had satisfaction also. The guardians were discharged. Ipswich Quarterly Court 28 Mar 1654 Vol. 1:328
Death and Legacy
George died at Rowley sometime before his inventory was taken on 30 August 1647. According to Lemuel Abbott, George did have a will (was referred to in inventory documents), but has not been found. Apparently, the death of George Abbott was not recorded in town records, or if so they have now been lost.
Shared by Hal Teel.
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George Abbott was baptized at Chappel, county Essex, England on 24 November 1586, the son of Thomas Abbott. He was married to Mary Felstead in the adjacent parish of Great Tey on 5 October 1624. He was a maltster. "Mary wife of George Abbott" was buried at Chappel at the end of the year 1633.
George Abbott migrated to New England in 1642, and died five years later in 1647 in Rowley, Massachusetts. He had large land holdings in Rowley. His will dated 11 Nov 1647 showed that he had large estates and left or deeded most of it to his older son. Two of his sons were were called Thomas, one Sr. and the other Jr. who was most likely adopted, but may have been a close relative.
Children of George Abbott, the first five by Mary Felstead, baptized at Chappel, co. Essex:
1; Thomas Abbott 1625–1659
married Dorothy Swan 1634–1710
2; George Abbott Jr 1627–1689
married Sarah Farnum 1638–1728
3; Mary Abbott 1628–1630
4; Nehemiah Abbott 1630–1707
married Mary Howe 1638–1730
5; Mary Abbott 1632–1634
6; Capt Thomas Abbott (Adopted) 1632–1695
married Sarah Stewart 1646–1715
George died at Rowley, Massachusetts sometime before his inventory was taken on 30 August 1647. According to Lemuel Abbott, George did have a will (was referred to in inventory documents), but has not been found. Apparently, the death of George Abbott was not recorded in town records, or if so they have now been lost.
From FAG Contributor: Hal Teel
George was an early settler of Rowley, Massachusetts, and is known to have had three sons, Thomas, George, and Nehemiah, all born in Chappel before the family's arrival in New England about 1643. This family's records have been found in parish registers in northern Essex, a region which produced many New England colonists. The three sons were all baptized in the parish of Chappel, and George was married in the adjacent parish of Great Tey. Unfortunately, no wills have been found for the family.
The first record of George Abbott in Rowley, Massachusetts, is found when he headed a registration of lots granted there dated 10 January 1643/4, when he received a two-acre house lot. His nuncapative will does not survive, although it is mentioned in a court record dated 11 November 1647. The administration of his estate was granted to Marke Symonds [of Ipswich] on 28 7th month [Sept.] 1647. On 28 March 1654, the sons acknowledged that they had received their portions from their guardians, Humphrey Rayner and Thomas Mighill; £16 was given to son George, £21 to son Nehemiah, and £16 to son Thomas Jr. An inventory of the estate was taken on 30 August 1647, with a total value of £95 2s.
George Abbott was baptized at Chappel, county Essex, England on 24 November 1586, the son of Thomas Abbott.[3] He was married to Mary Felstead in the adjacent parish of Great Tey on 5 October 1624. He was a maltster. "Mary wife of George Abbott" was buried at Chappel at the end of the year 1633 [exact date is illegible].[4]
George's father, Thomas Abbott was born say 1556 (assuming that he was age 25 in 1581), and was buried at Chappel, co. Essex, on 30 May 1625. The administration of Thomas' estate was granted to son George on 6 October 1625. George Abbott of "Ponsbright alias Chappel," maltster, became administrator for the estate of his father, Thomas Abbott, deceased, and entered feoffment for £70 bond. No marriage record was found for Thomas in Boyd's Marriage Index for Essex, which includes almost all of the extant parish registers. Thomas' only known wife was recorded at Chappel as "Anne Abbott the wife of Thomas Abbot died and was buried the xvj day of November" 1612.[3]
George was an early settler of Rowley, Massachusetts, and is known to have had three sons, Thomas, George, and Nehemiah, all born in Chappel before the family's arrival in New England about 1643. This family's records have been found in parish registers in northern Essex, a region which produced many New England colonists. The three sons were all baptized in the parish of Chappel, and George was married in the adjacent parish of Great Tey. Unfortunately, no wills have been found for the family.[3]
The first record of George Abbott in Rowley, Massachusetts, is found when he headed a registration of lots granted there dated 10 January 1643[/4], when he received a two-acre house lot. His nuncapative will does not survive, although it is mentioned in a court record dated 11 November 1647. The administration of his estate was granted to Marke Symonds [of Ipswich] on 28 7th month [Sept.] 1647. On 28 March 1654, the sons acknowledged that they had received their portions from their guardians, Humphrey Rayner and Thomas Mighill; £16 was given to son George, £21 to son Nehemiah, and £16 to son Thomas Jr. An inventory of the estate was taken on 30 August 1647, with a total value of £95 2s. 8d.[4]
Children of George Abbott, the first five by Mary (Felstead), baptized at Chappel, co. Essex; the sixth child was by a different mother whose identity is not known:[4]
Thomas Sr., bp. 1 Sept. 1625, bur. Rowley, Mass., 7 Sept. 1659; m. there, Mass., 13 5m [July] 1655, Dorothy Swan, daughter of Richard and Ann (_____) Swan. No children.
George, bp. 22 Nov. 1627, d. Andover, Mass., 22 March 1688/9; m. there, 26 April 1658, Sarah(2) Farnham, daughter of Ralph and Alice (_____) Farnham of Ipswich, Mass. Ten children.
Mary, bp. 21 Dec. 1628, bur. Chappel, 24 Feb. 1630[/1].
Nehemiah, bp. 2 May 1630, d. Ipswich, Mass., March 1706/7; m. Ipswich, Mass., 14 Dec. 1659, Mary How, daughter of James and Elizabeth (Dane) How(e). Three children, two of whom d. young.
Mary Abbott (again) bp. 26 Feb. 1631[/2], bur. Chappel, 13 May 1634.
Thomas Jr., b. by 1639, was at Concord, Mass. in 1659, d. Andover, 6 May 1695; m. there, 15 Dec. 1664, Sarah Stewart. Ten children.
Son Thomas Sr.'s estate named brothers, Thomas and Nehemiah Abbott.[5]
Immigration
George Abbott migrated to New England in 1642, and died five years later in 1647 in Rowley, (or Ipswich) Massachusetts. With Mr. Roger's Party, first arrived in Salem, MA, in the fall 1638. He had large land holdings in Rowley. His will dated 11 Nov 1647 shows that he had large estates and left or deeded most of it to his older son. Two of his sons were were called Thomas, one Sr. and the other Jr. This practice was somewhat common in England at the time (pp 3-12).[1]
Marriage and Children
George was married on 5 October 1624 at Great Tey, Essex, England to Mary Felstead.[1] Their first five children were born between 1625 and 1632 and were baptized at Chappel.[1]
Children:[1][5]
Thomas Abbott, Sr, b "say" 1628,[5] d Sept 5, 1659 Rowley; mar Dorothy Swan, daughter of Richard and Anna Swan of Rowley (p 9)
George Abbott b "say" 1633; mar Sarah Farnum (p 13)
Nehemiah Abbott b "say" 1634; mar Dec 14, 1659 to Mary How/Howe, rem. to Ipswich
Thomas Abbott, Jr, b c. 1637 [ EQC 3:132]
There were two sons named Thomas. Lemuel Abbott speculates that one may have been adopted (p 5).[1] The children were appointed guardians when their father died.
Court & Probate Records
Estate of "George Abbot of Rowley"
30: 1: 1647 Warrant for George Abott, Thomas Abbott, sr., Thomas Abbot, jr., and Nehamiah Abbot, about putting out one of the sons of George Abbot by the town of Rowley. Town of Rowley allowed to put forth Thomas Abott, jr., son of George Abott of Rowley, to be an apprentice to John Boynton (also Boyton) for seven years. Boynton to pay him £5 at the end of his time. Case to be referred to next court, in order that the boy's father have opportunity to object. Ipswich Quarterly Court 30: 1: 1647 Vol. 1:111, 113
28: 7: 1647 Marke Symonds appointed administrator of the estate of George Abott, late of Rowley. The will referred to General Court. Ipswich Quarterly Court 28: 7: 1647 Vol. 1:128
28: 10: 1647 Nuncupative [verbal, deathbed] will of George Abbott of Rowley sent from Salem Quarterly Court to General Court. Ordered that it shall stand; and after paying legacies to the children, the remainder shall remain in hands of Marke Simons of Ipswich, according to the will, to be disposed of to the children, who are to choose their guardians, etc. Marke Simons to have 4d. and the wintering of two cows. Salem Quarterly Court Records 28: 10: 1647 Vol. 1:130-131
30 Aug 1647 Inventory taken by Sebastan Brigham, Thomas Barker, Mathew Boyes, and James Barker. House, land, outbuildings, £30; total of estate £95 [Ipswich deeds, 1:61] 28: 1: 1648 Humphry Rayner (or Reiner) and Thomas Mighill were chosen guardians by the children of Georg Abott, late of Rowley, and confirmed by Salem and Ipswich courts. The guardians acknowledged the receipt of £53, the children's portions, divided so: George £16, Nehemyah £21, Thomas Jr. £16. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records 28: 1: 1648 Vol. 1:142
28 Mar 1654, Mr. Reyner presented Nehemiah Abbott and Thomas Abbott, jr., who acknowledged that they had received satisfaction from Mr. Humphry Reyner and Thomas Mighill, guardians, for their portions. Thomas Abbott, Sr., and Nehemiah Abbott testified that their brother George Abbott, had satisfaction also. The guardians were discharged. Ipswich Quarterly Court 28 Mar 1654 Vol. 1:328
Death and Legacy
George died at Rowley sometime before his inventory was taken on 30 August 1647. According to Lemuel Abbott, George did have a will (was referred to in inventory documents), but has not been found. Apparently, the death of George Abbott was not recorded in town records, or if so they have now been lost.
Shared by Hal Teel.
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George Abbott was baptized at Chappel, county Essex, England on 24 November 1586, the son of Thomas Abbott. He was married to Mary Felstead in the adjacent parish of Great Tey on 5 October 1624. He was a maltster. "Mary wife of George Abbott" was buried at Chappel at the end of the year 1633.
George Abbott migrated to New England in 1642, and died five years later in 1647 in Rowley, Massachusetts. He had large land holdings in Rowley. His will dated 11 Nov 1647 showed that he had large estates and left or deeded most of it to his older son. Two of his sons were were called Thomas, one Sr. and the other Jr. who was most likely adopted, but may have been a close relative.
Children of George Abbott, the first five by Mary Felstead, baptized at Chappel, co. Essex:
1; Thomas Abbott 1625–1659
married Dorothy Swan 1634–1710
2; George Abbott Jr 1627–1689
married Sarah Farnum 1638–1728
3; Mary Abbott 1628–1630
4; Nehemiah Abbott 1630–1707
married Mary Howe 1638–1730
5; Mary Abbott 1632–1634
6; Capt Thomas Abbott (Adopted) 1632–1695
married Sarah Stewart 1646–1715
George died at Rowley, Massachusetts sometime before his inventory was taken on 30 August 1647. According to Lemuel Abbott, George did have a will (was referred to in inventory documents), but has not been found. Apparently, the death of George Abbott was not recorded in town records, or if so they have now been lost.
From FAG Contributor: Hal Teel
The first record of George Abbott in Rowley, Massachusetts, is found when he headed a registration of lots granted there dated 10 January 1643/4, when he received a two-acre house lot. His nuncapative will does not survive, although it is mentioned in a court record dated 11 November 1647. The administration of his estate was granted to Marke Symonds [of Ipswich] on 28 7th month [Sept.] 1647. On 28 March 1654, the sons acknowledged that they had received their portions from their guardians, Humphrey Rayner and Thomas Mighill; £16 was given to son George, £21 to son Nehemiah, and £16 to son Thomas Jr. An inventory of the estate was taken on 30 August 1647, with a total value of £95 2s.
George Abbott was baptized at Chappel, county Essex, England on 24 November 1586, the son of Thomas Abbott.[3] He was married to Mary Felstead in the adjacent parish of Great Tey on 5 October 1624. He was a maltster. "Mary wife of George Abbott" was buried at Chappel at the end of the year 1633 [exact date is illegible].[4]
George's father, Thomas Abbott was born say 1556 (assuming that he was age 25 in 1581), and was buried at Chappel, co. Essex, on 30 May 1625. The administration of Thomas' estate was granted to son George on 6 October 1625. George Abbott of "Ponsbright alias Chappel," maltster, became administrator for the estate of his father, Thomas Abbott, deceased, and entered feoffment for £70 bond. No marriage record was found for Thomas in Boyd's Marriage Index for Essex, which includes almost all of the extant parish registers. Thomas' only known wife was recorded at Chappel as "Anne Abbott the wife of Thomas Abbot died and was buried the xvj day of November" 1612.[3]
George was an early settler of Rowley, Massachusetts, and is known to have had three sons, Thomas, George, and Nehemiah, all born in Chappel before the family's arrival in New England about 1643. This family's records have been found in parish registers in northern Essex, a region which produced many New England colonists. The three sons were all baptized in the parish of Chappel, and George was married in the adjacent parish of Great Tey. Unfortunately, no wills have been found for the family.[3]
The first record of George Abbott in Rowley, Massachusetts, is found when he headed a registration of lots granted there dated 10 January 1643[/4], when he received a two-acre house lot. His nuncapative will does not survive, although it is mentioned in a court record dated 11 November 1647. The administration of his estate was granted to Marke Symonds [of Ipswich] on 28 7th month [Sept.] 1647. On 28 March 1654, the sons acknowledged that they had received their portions from their guardians, Humphrey Rayner and Thomas Mighill; £16 was given to son George, £21 to son Nehemiah, and £16 to son Thomas Jr. An inventory of the estate was taken on 30 August 1647, with a total value of £95 2s. 8d.[4]
Children of George Abbott, the first five by Mary (Felstead), baptized at Chappel, co. Essex; the sixth child was by a different mother whose identity is not known:[4]
Thomas Sr., bp. 1 Sept. 1625, bur. Rowley, Mass., 7 Sept. 1659; m. there, Mass., 13 5m [July] 1655, Dorothy Swan, daughter of Richard and Ann (_____) Swan. No children.
George, bp. 22 Nov. 1627, d. Andover, Mass., 22 March 1688/9; m. there, 26 April 1658, Sarah(2) Farnham, daughter of Ralph and Alice (_____) Farnham of Ipswich, Mass. Ten children.
Mary, bp. 21 Dec. 1628, bur. Chappel, 24 Feb. 1630[/1].
Nehemiah, bp. 2 May 1630, d. Ipswich, Mass., March 1706/7; m. Ipswich, Mass., 14 Dec. 1659, Mary How, daughter of James and Elizabeth (Dane) How(e). Three children, two of whom d. young.
Mary Abbott (again) bp. 26 Feb. 1631[/2], bur. Chappel, 13 May 1634.
Thomas Jr., b. by 1639, was at Concord, Mass. in 1659, d. Andover, 6 May 1695; m. there, 15 Dec. 1664, Sarah Stewart. Ten children.
Son Thomas Sr.'s estate named brothers, Thomas and Nehemiah Abbott.[5]
Immigration
George Abbott migrated to New England in 1642, and died five years later in 1647 in Rowley, (or Ipswich) Massachusetts. With Mr. Roger's Party, first arrived in Salem, MA, in the fall 1638. He had large land holdings in Rowley. His will dated 11 Nov 1647 shows that he had large estates and left or deeded most of it to his older son. Two of his sons were were called Thomas, one Sr. and the other Jr. This practice was somewhat common in England at the time (pp 3-12).[1]
Marriage and Children
George was married on 5 October 1624 at Great Tey, Essex, England to Mary Felstead.[1] Their first five children were born between 1625 and 1632 and were baptized at Chappel.[1]
Children:[1][5]
Thomas Abbott, Sr, b "say" 1628,[5] d Sept 5, 1659 Rowley; mar Dorothy Swan, daughter of Richard and Anna Swan of Rowley (p 9)
George Abbott b "say" 1633; mar Sarah Farnum (p 13)
Nehemiah Abbott b "say" 1634; mar Dec 14, 1659 to Mary How/Howe, rem. to Ipswich
Thomas Abbott, Jr, b c. 1637 [ EQC 3:132]
There were two sons named Thomas. Lemuel Abbott speculates that one may have been adopted (p 5).[1] The children were appointed guardians when their father died.
Court & Probate Records
Estate of "George Abbot of Rowley"
30: 1: 1647 Warrant for George Abott, Thomas Abbott, sr., Thomas Abbot, jr., and Nehamiah Abbot, about putting out one of the sons of George Abbot by the town of Rowley. Town of Rowley allowed to put forth Thomas Abott, jr., son of George Abott of Rowley, to be an apprentice to John Boynton (also Boyton) for seven years. Boynton to pay him £5 at the end of his time. Case to be referred to next court, in order that the boy's father have opportunity to object. Ipswich Quarterly Court 30: 1: 1647 Vol. 1:111, 113
28: 7: 1647 Marke Symonds appointed administrator of the estate of George Abott, late of Rowley. The will referred to General Court. Ipswich Quarterly Court 28: 7: 1647 Vol. 1:128
28: 10: 1647 Nuncupative [verbal, deathbed] will of George Abbott of Rowley sent from Salem Quarterly Court to General Court. Ordered that it shall stand; and after paying legacies to the children, the remainder shall remain in hands of Marke Simons of Ipswich, according to the will, to be disposed of to the children, who are to choose their guardians, etc. Marke Simons to have 4d. and the wintering of two cows. Salem Quarterly Court Records 28: 10: 1647 Vol. 1:130-131
30 Aug 1647 Inventory taken by Sebastan Brigham, Thomas Barker, Mathew Boyes, and James Barker. House, land, outbuildings, £30; total of estate £95 [Ipswich deeds, 1:61] 28: 1: 1648 Humphry Rayner (or Reiner) and Thomas Mighill were chosen guardians by the children of Georg Abott, late of Rowley, and confirmed by Salem and Ipswich courts. The guardians acknowledged the receipt of £53, the children's portions, divided so: George £16, Nehemyah £21, Thomas Jr. £16. Ipswich Quarterly Court Records 28: 1: 1648 Vol. 1:142
28 Mar 1654, Mr. Reyner presented Nehemiah Abbott and Thomas Abbott, jr., who acknowledged that they had received satisfaction from Mr. Humphry Reyner and Thomas Mighill, guardians, for their portions. Thomas Abbott, Sr., and Nehemiah Abbott testified that their brother George Abbott, had satisfaction also. The guardians were discharged. Ipswich Quarterly Court 28 Mar 1654 Vol. 1:328
Death and Legacy
George died at Rowley sometime before his inventory was taken on 30 August 1647. According to Lemuel Abbott, George did have a will (was referred to in inventory documents), but has not been found. Apparently, the death of George Abbott was not recorded in town records, or if so they have now been lost.
Shared by Hal Teel.
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George Abbott was baptized at Chappel, county Essex, England on 24 November 1586, the son of Thomas Abbott. He was married to Mary Felstead in the adjacent parish of Great Tey on 5 October 1624. He was a maltster. "Mary wife of George Abbott" was buried at Chappel at the end of the year 1633.
George Abbott migrated to New England in 1642, and died five years later in 1647 in Rowley, Massachusetts. He had large land holdings in Rowley. His will dated 11 Nov 1647 showed that he had large estates and left or deeded most of it to his older son. Two of his sons were were called Thomas, one Sr. and the other Jr. who was most likely adopted, but may have been a close relative.
Children of George Abbott, the first five by Mary Felstead, baptized at Chappel, co. Essex:
1; Thomas Abbott 1625–1659
married Dorothy Swan 1634–1710
2; George Abbott Jr 1627–1689
married Sarah Farnum 1638–1728
3; Mary Abbott 1628–1630
4; Nehemiah Abbott 1630–1707
married Mary Howe 1638–1730
5; Mary Abbott 1632–1634
6; Capt Thomas Abbott (Adopted) 1632–1695
married Sarah Stewart 1646–1715
George died at Rowley, Massachusetts sometime before his inventory was taken on 30 August 1647. According to Lemuel Abbott, George did have a will (was referred to in inventory documents), but has not been found. Apparently, the death of George Abbott was not recorded in town records, or if so they have now been lost.
From FAG Contributor: Hal Teel
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