Various research (and possibly not verified) was collected by Philip Marsh and Gordon Marsh, can be found below.
Note: Placed William and wife, Elizabeth, in this cemetery because this is the area where they died.
From research by Gordon Marsh:
In the History of the First Church, Stonington, Connecticut, there was found the following records. Elizabeth, wife of William Marsh, was admitted to the church August 24, 1690. William Marsh was admitted to the church May 14, 1693. Children born and baptized at Stonington:
Mary, born 5/16/1683 (Town Records) and baptized 9/7/1690
William baptized 9/7/1690
Thomas baptized 9/7/1690
James baptized 9/7/1690
Elizabeth baptized June 19, 1692
Ann baptized June 24, 1694
From Philip Marsh:
There is considerable confusion concerning our William Marsh. Some have tried to identify our William Marsh with the William Marsh, aged 26 who sailed in 1635 aboard the ship "Mathew" from London. Our William Marsh of Plainfield died 1724 and could hardly have been 113 years of age at his death which we would have been had he been aged 26 in 1635. If it is correct that William was eighteen years of age when he came to America, as some say, that he came at the restoration of King Charles II in 1660, then he was born about 1642, the year that some say his father, Capt. James Marsh, was executed. William should have been 82 years of age when he died, as his death took place at Plainfield, Connecticut in 1724.
It has been reported that the family that William belonged to, at the time of his immigration, were citizens of a village or borough four miles out of the city of London, England, which is now incorporated into that great city. The Marshes owned mills around there and were engaged in the mercantile business. Capt. James Marsh, was killed at the battle of Edgehill in 1642, while serving with the King's forces. (No record has been found regarding Captain James Marsh's service record.)
One writer states that Capt. James Marsh was executed on order of King Charles I right after the Battle of Edgehill for being in sympathy with Oliver Cromwell while serving with the King's forces.
It has been reported that after the restoration of King Charles II, an Aunt of William Marsh, fearing for his safety called him home from college, had him and two of his cousins emigrate to America where they would be beyond the immediate wrath of King Charles II.
Yet another writer states that Captain James Marsh (possibly William Marsh's brother) was taken prisoner at the battle of Edgehill and put to death on orders of Cromwell.
From a Marsh Family Bible: This very old Bible was the property of Daniel Benjamin Marsh who was ordained at Poughkeepsie, New York, June 30th, 1790. Some of the data was inscribed in the "record section," the tabulated form was on separate sheets made into a book form and was pasted in he bible.
(Copied by Minnie L.C. Colman, 1934; Syracuse, New York)
The record in an old Bible that was published in 1792 and was owned by Mr. Cady Marsh, Jamesville, Onandaga Co., NY. Note: This writer understands that this Bible is now in the possession of the Boston Historical Society. "James Marsh of Kent in England was a Captain against Cromwell - When Cromwell got the victory, they said Marsh was beheaded at Hedgehall. His two sisters being concerned for their brother William who was at College, sent for him and two nephews, son to a half-sister to William, and they set sail for America and landed at Salem. William went to Boston and was a commissary in the old Indian War of 1676 was wounded in he Narraganset fight. He was removed to Stonington and was under the care of Dr. Noyce and was healed of his wounds. He then married Elizabeth Yeomans and soon removed to Plainfield where he lived and died leaving the following heirs: James, William, Elizabeth, and Mathias."
Writer's biography of William Marsh:
William was born about 1642, County Kent, England, died 1724 at Plainfield, Connecticut. He was wounded during the King Phillips War in the Narraganset Swamp fight in 1675, and was removed to Stonington, Connecticut where he was treated by Dr. Noyce and nursed back to health by Elizabeth Yeomans, who he later married on October 18, 1681/2. She was the daughter of Edward and Mary (Button) Yeomans, (1630-1662) and was born 1659 at Haverhill, Mass. She was admitted to the First Church, Stonington, Connecticut, August 24, 1690. William was admitted May 14, 1693, he surveyed with his wife's brother, Edward Yeomans, the town of Plainfield, Connecticut. He removed with his wife and family, no doubt, about 1694, to Plainfield, conn. as the last church record at Stonington is dated June 2, 1694.
William and Elizabeth (Yeomans) Marsh had eight children:
- Mary Marsh
- William, died at Plainfield, Conn, 1/23/1759, aged 74. He was in the French and Indian War of 1756/57.
- Rev. Thomas Marsh
- James Marsh, died 4/29, 1749, married at Plainfield, CT 12/3/1711, Hannah Shepard who was born 1695, died between 1770 and 1776. There were 11 children
- Anne Marsh
- Mathias Marsh, born about 1595 and died shortly after 1781; Styled "Captain", he married 1/2/1726, Priscilla Brigham, who was born 4/3/11709 in Marlboro, Mass. He owned large tracts of land in Connecticut and in Dutchess County, NY. He resided at Coventry Connecticut and was in Dover, NY as late as 1765, removed to Dorset, Vermont where he died.
- Joseph Marsh, born about 1679 (a questionable child) was at Volunetown with his brother James in 1725.
The above with some minor changes was taken from the Marsh family Bulletin, Volume 1, Number (4) July, 1955, compiled and edited by Warren L. Marsh, (now deceased), Willaimsport, Pennsylvania.
An observation by this writer: It is quite possible, William Marsh signed on with a Ships Master (which was quite common in those days) to become an indentured servant in order to gain passage to America. The length of service was usually seven to fifteen years. If William came to American in 1660, there would be 15 years in this country between 1660 and 1675 of unknown background. When the town records were searched at Plainfield, Windham Co., Connecticut, it was found that William Marsh signed his name with his (W) mark. Therefore it would suggest to this writer that he could not write, although he may have been able to read, it was said that he was called home from College by his two aunts, before emigrating to American sometime after 1660 to escape the wrath of King Charles II, who had regained his father's throne King Charles I. William fought in the Narraganset Swamp War again King Phillip in 1675-76.
Posted by Karla Marsh Osborne on Tue, 19 Sep 2000 Surname: Marsh, Mearsh, Mearshe
Researching MARSH (MEARSH; MEARSHE). William Marsh,c.1642,Kent, England. William of Kent fled England when his older brother James was beheaded as a follower of Oliver Cromwell. William came to America through Boston, Massachusetts, year unknown. His father was James Marsh, c.1620, of Kent, England. I have found a James Marsh, Kent, England, chr.19 Oct 1623,Elham, Kent,England, but have no evidence this is our James Marsh. This James's forefathers are listed as follows: Henry Mearshe, chr.22 May 1608, Acrise, Kent, Eng; Daniell Mearsh, chr.30 Aug 1579, Acrise, Kent, Eng; John Marsh,born abt.1550, of Marton, Langdon, Kent, Eng; Richard Marsh (no data). Any info. regarding this family is welcome. Thank you in advance! [email protected]
Posted by Karla Marsh Osborne on Thu, 28 Sep 2000, in response to Marsh family, posted by Janet Holdstock on Wed, 27 Sep 2000 Surname: Marsh
"Janet, unfortunately I am unable to help you; I do not know anything about the Marsh families from Kent. My James Marsh is reportedly from Kent England. Since posting my query, I've learned that it was more likely the father, also named James, that was beheaded. He would have been of an age (20-25)to have participated in the Battle of Edgehill in Warwickshire County (the 1st battle of the English Civil War against King Charles I). Because his son(s) James and William were young boys, I'm sure family must have helped raise them until they were old enough to leave England, as William did come to America. If I learn more that might help you, I'll forward any info."
Film #5593 Stonington, New London Co, CT Deeds 1664-1714. Book 2:
" 2:142 Know all men by these Presents that I William Marsh of Stonington doe assigne & make over unto John Parke of New London all my whole right of a fiftie acre grant of land given to me by the town as appears by the record bearing date: August the tenth 1683: … 26 Nov 1684. Signed: The marke of W William Marsh. Wit: John Stanton, Hannah Stanton. Ent: 12 Jun 1685."
From Chesebro' Genealogy page: http://www.chesebro.net/noyes.html
"Rev. James Noyes, Sr., born about 1608 in Cholderton, Wiltshire, England, in 1634, embarked the ship "Mary and John" of London, England, for Boston, Massachusetts, and settled in Newbury, Massachusetts. Colleagues of Rev. James said of him after his death that: "he was among the greatest worthies of the age in which he lived" Savage called him: "the celebrated James Noyes" The immigrant Rev. James' son, Rev. James Noyes, Jr., came to Stonington by invitation from the Town in 1664. For the services rendered the troops, as physician and minister, during the Indian wars, he was liberally rewarded by the General Court by a grant of land which comprised the 1902 town of Voluntown. No man of his time exerted a wider influence or commanded more respectful consideration from his fellow men. He was one of the founders and trustees of Yale College, New Haven, Connecticut."
Notes for ELIZABETH YEOMANS:
Elizabeth Yeomans (that spelling) was b. 10 Jan 1659, Haverhill, Essex,Mass., daughter of Edward Yeomans and Mary Button (VR). The family removed to Stonington, New London, Conn. where Elizabeth m. 18 Oct 1681 William Marsh. Thomas Minor recorded the marriage in his diary, p. 168 ("The Minor Diaries, Stonington,Connecticut", pub. by the Thomas Minor Society, 1993). There are several deeds in which William refers to Father Yeamans and to his brothers-in-law, John and Edward. The Marsh family removed to Plainfield where William was an early settler.
Children of WILLIAM MARSH and ELIZABETH YEOMANS are:
1. MARY2 MARSH, b. 16 May 1683, Stonington, New London, CT.
2. ii. WILLIAM MARSH, b. 1684, Stonington, New London, CT; d. 23 Jan 1759, Plainfield, CT.
3. iii. REV. THOMAS MARSH, b. Mar 1686/87, Plainfield, CT; d. 19 Mar 1753, Mansfield, CT.
4. iv. JAMES MARSH, b. 1690, Stonington, CT; d. 06 Apr 1749, Plainfield, CT; m. HANNAH SHEPHARD, 03 Dec 1711, Plainfield, CT; b. 1695; d. 06 Apr 1749.
5. v. ELISABETH MARSH, b. 1692, Stonington, New London, CT; m. UNKNOWN UTLEY.
6. vi. ANNE MARSH, b. 1694, Stonington, New London, CT.
7.vii. MATTHIAS MARSH, b. 1695, Plainfield, CT; m. PRISCILLA BRIGHAM, 02 Jan 1725/26; b. 03 Apr 1709, Marlboro, MA.
Notes for MATTHIAS MARSH:
He owned large tracts of land in Connecticut and in Dutchess County, NY. He resided at Coventry Connecticut and was in Dover, NY as late as 1765, removed to Dorset, Vermont where he died.
Note: Placed William and wife, Elizabeth, in this cemetery because this is the area where they died.
From research by Gordon Marsh:
In the History of the First Church, Stonington, Connecticut, there was found the following records. Elizabeth, wife of William Marsh, was admitted to the church August 24, 1690. William Marsh was admitted to the church May 14, 1693. Children born and baptized at Stonington:
Mary, born 5/16/1683 (Town Records) and baptized 9/7/1690
William baptized 9/7/1690
Thomas baptized 9/7/1690
James baptized 9/7/1690
Elizabeth baptized June 19, 1692
Ann baptized June 24, 1694
From Philip Marsh:
There is considerable confusion concerning our William Marsh. Some have tried to identify our William Marsh with the William Marsh, aged 26 who sailed in 1635 aboard the ship "Mathew" from London. Our William Marsh of Plainfield died 1724 and could hardly have been 113 years of age at his death which we would have been had he been aged 26 in 1635. If it is correct that William was eighteen years of age when he came to America, as some say, that he came at the restoration of King Charles II in 1660, then he was born about 1642, the year that some say his father, Capt. James Marsh, was executed. William should have been 82 years of age when he died, as his death took place at Plainfield, Connecticut in 1724.
It has been reported that the family that William belonged to, at the time of his immigration, were citizens of a village or borough four miles out of the city of London, England, which is now incorporated into that great city. The Marshes owned mills around there and were engaged in the mercantile business. Capt. James Marsh, was killed at the battle of Edgehill in 1642, while serving with the King's forces. (No record has been found regarding Captain James Marsh's service record.)
One writer states that Capt. James Marsh was executed on order of King Charles I right after the Battle of Edgehill for being in sympathy with Oliver Cromwell while serving with the King's forces.
It has been reported that after the restoration of King Charles II, an Aunt of William Marsh, fearing for his safety called him home from college, had him and two of his cousins emigrate to America where they would be beyond the immediate wrath of King Charles II.
Yet another writer states that Captain James Marsh (possibly William Marsh's brother) was taken prisoner at the battle of Edgehill and put to death on orders of Cromwell.
From a Marsh Family Bible: This very old Bible was the property of Daniel Benjamin Marsh who was ordained at Poughkeepsie, New York, June 30th, 1790. Some of the data was inscribed in the "record section," the tabulated form was on separate sheets made into a book form and was pasted in he bible.
(Copied by Minnie L.C. Colman, 1934; Syracuse, New York)
The record in an old Bible that was published in 1792 and was owned by Mr. Cady Marsh, Jamesville, Onandaga Co., NY. Note: This writer understands that this Bible is now in the possession of the Boston Historical Society. "James Marsh of Kent in England was a Captain against Cromwell - When Cromwell got the victory, they said Marsh was beheaded at Hedgehall. His two sisters being concerned for their brother William who was at College, sent for him and two nephews, son to a half-sister to William, and they set sail for America and landed at Salem. William went to Boston and was a commissary in the old Indian War of 1676 was wounded in he Narraganset fight. He was removed to Stonington and was under the care of Dr. Noyce and was healed of his wounds. He then married Elizabeth Yeomans and soon removed to Plainfield where he lived and died leaving the following heirs: James, William, Elizabeth, and Mathias."
Writer's biography of William Marsh:
William was born about 1642, County Kent, England, died 1724 at Plainfield, Connecticut. He was wounded during the King Phillips War in the Narraganset Swamp fight in 1675, and was removed to Stonington, Connecticut where he was treated by Dr. Noyce and nursed back to health by Elizabeth Yeomans, who he later married on October 18, 1681/2. She was the daughter of Edward and Mary (Button) Yeomans, (1630-1662) and was born 1659 at Haverhill, Mass. She was admitted to the First Church, Stonington, Connecticut, August 24, 1690. William was admitted May 14, 1693, he surveyed with his wife's brother, Edward Yeomans, the town of Plainfield, Connecticut. He removed with his wife and family, no doubt, about 1694, to Plainfield, conn. as the last church record at Stonington is dated June 2, 1694.
William and Elizabeth (Yeomans) Marsh had eight children:
- Mary Marsh
- William, died at Plainfield, Conn, 1/23/1759, aged 74. He was in the French and Indian War of 1756/57.
- Rev. Thomas Marsh
- James Marsh, died 4/29, 1749, married at Plainfield, CT 12/3/1711, Hannah Shepard who was born 1695, died between 1770 and 1776. There were 11 children
- Anne Marsh
- Mathias Marsh, born about 1595 and died shortly after 1781; Styled "Captain", he married 1/2/1726, Priscilla Brigham, who was born 4/3/11709 in Marlboro, Mass. He owned large tracts of land in Connecticut and in Dutchess County, NY. He resided at Coventry Connecticut and was in Dover, NY as late as 1765, removed to Dorset, Vermont where he died.
- Joseph Marsh, born about 1679 (a questionable child) was at Volunetown with his brother James in 1725.
The above with some minor changes was taken from the Marsh family Bulletin, Volume 1, Number (4) July, 1955, compiled and edited by Warren L. Marsh, (now deceased), Willaimsport, Pennsylvania.
An observation by this writer: It is quite possible, William Marsh signed on with a Ships Master (which was quite common in those days) to become an indentured servant in order to gain passage to America. The length of service was usually seven to fifteen years. If William came to American in 1660, there would be 15 years in this country between 1660 and 1675 of unknown background. When the town records were searched at Plainfield, Windham Co., Connecticut, it was found that William Marsh signed his name with his (W) mark. Therefore it would suggest to this writer that he could not write, although he may have been able to read, it was said that he was called home from College by his two aunts, before emigrating to American sometime after 1660 to escape the wrath of King Charles II, who had regained his father's throne King Charles I. William fought in the Narraganset Swamp War again King Phillip in 1675-76.
Posted by Karla Marsh Osborne on Tue, 19 Sep 2000 Surname: Marsh, Mearsh, Mearshe
Researching MARSH (MEARSH; MEARSHE). William Marsh,c.1642,Kent, England. William of Kent fled England when his older brother James was beheaded as a follower of Oliver Cromwell. William came to America through Boston, Massachusetts, year unknown. His father was James Marsh, c.1620, of Kent, England. I have found a James Marsh, Kent, England, chr.19 Oct 1623,Elham, Kent,England, but have no evidence this is our James Marsh. This James's forefathers are listed as follows: Henry Mearshe, chr.22 May 1608, Acrise, Kent, Eng; Daniell Mearsh, chr.30 Aug 1579, Acrise, Kent, Eng; John Marsh,born abt.1550, of Marton, Langdon, Kent, Eng; Richard Marsh (no data). Any info. regarding this family is welcome. Thank you in advance! [email protected]
Posted by Karla Marsh Osborne on Thu, 28 Sep 2000, in response to Marsh family, posted by Janet Holdstock on Wed, 27 Sep 2000 Surname: Marsh
"Janet, unfortunately I am unable to help you; I do not know anything about the Marsh families from Kent. My James Marsh is reportedly from Kent England. Since posting my query, I've learned that it was more likely the father, also named James, that was beheaded. He would have been of an age (20-25)to have participated in the Battle of Edgehill in Warwickshire County (the 1st battle of the English Civil War against King Charles I). Because his son(s) James and William were young boys, I'm sure family must have helped raise them until they were old enough to leave England, as William did come to America. If I learn more that might help you, I'll forward any info."
Film #5593 Stonington, New London Co, CT Deeds 1664-1714. Book 2:
" 2:142 Know all men by these Presents that I William Marsh of Stonington doe assigne & make over unto John Parke of New London all my whole right of a fiftie acre grant of land given to me by the town as appears by the record bearing date: August the tenth 1683: … 26 Nov 1684. Signed: The marke of W William Marsh. Wit: John Stanton, Hannah Stanton. Ent: 12 Jun 1685."
From Chesebro' Genealogy page: http://www.chesebro.net/noyes.html
"Rev. James Noyes, Sr., born about 1608 in Cholderton, Wiltshire, England, in 1634, embarked the ship "Mary and John" of London, England, for Boston, Massachusetts, and settled in Newbury, Massachusetts. Colleagues of Rev. James said of him after his death that: "he was among the greatest worthies of the age in which he lived" Savage called him: "the celebrated James Noyes" The immigrant Rev. James' son, Rev. James Noyes, Jr., came to Stonington by invitation from the Town in 1664. For the services rendered the troops, as physician and minister, during the Indian wars, he was liberally rewarded by the General Court by a grant of land which comprised the 1902 town of Voluntown. No man of his time exerted a wider influence or commanded more respectful consideration from his fellow men. He was one of the founders and trustees of Yale College, New Haven, Connecticut."
Notes for ELIZABETH YEOMANS:
Elizabeth Yeomans (that spelling) was b. 10 Jan 1659, Haverhill, Essex,Mass., daughter of Edward Yeomans and Mary Button (VR). The family removed to Stonington, New London, Conn. where Elizabeth m. 18 Oct 1681 William Marsh. Thomas Minor recorded the marriage in his diary, p. 168 ("The Minor Diaries, Stonington,Connecticut", pub. by the Thomas Minor Society, 1993). There are several deeds in which William refers to Father Yeamans and to his brothers-in-law, John and Edward. The Marsh family removed to Plainfield where William was an early settler.
Children of WILLIAM MARSH and ELIZABETH YEOMANS are:
1. MARY2 MARSH, b. 16 May 1683, Stonington, New London, CT.
2. ii. WILLIAM MARSH, b. 1684, Stonington, New London, CT; d. 23 Jan 1759, Plainfield, CT.
3. iii. REV. THOMAS MARSH, b. Mar 1686/87, Plainfield, CT; d. 19 Mar 1753, Mansfield, CT.
4. iv. JAMES MARSH, b. 1690, Stonington, CT; d. 06 Apr 1749, Plainfield, CT; m. HANNAH SHEPHARD, 03 Dec 1711, Plainfield, CT; b. 1695; d. 06 Apr 1749.
5. v. ELISABETH MARSH, b. 1692, Stonington, New London, CT; m. UNKNOWN UTLEY.
6. vi. ANNE MARSH, b. 1694, Stonington, New London, CT.
7.vii. MATTHIAS MARSH, b. 1695, Plainfield, CT; m. PRISCILLA BRIGHAM, 02 Jan 1725/26; b. 03 Apr 1709, Marlboro, MA.
Notes for MATTHIAS MARSH:
He owned large tracts of land in Connecticut and in Dutchess County, NY. He resided at Coventry Connecticut and was in Dover, NY as late as 1765, removed to Dorset, Vermont where he died.
Various research (and possibly not verified) was collected by Philip Marsh and Gordon Marsh, can be found below.
Note: Placed William and wife, Elizabeth, in this cemetery because this is the area where they died.
From research by Gordon Marsh:
In the History of the First Church, Stonington, Connecticut, there was found the following records. Elizabeth, wife of William Marsh, was admitted to the church August 24, 1690. William Marsh was admitted to the church May 14, 1693. Children born and baptized at Stonington:
Mary, born 5/16/1683 (Town Records) and baptized 9/7/1690
William baptized 9/7/1690
Thomas baptized 9/7/1690
James baptized 9/7/1690
Elizabeth baptized June 19, 1692
Ann baptized June 24, 1694
From Philip Marsh:
There is considerable confusion concerning our William Marsh. Some have tried to identify our William Marsh with the William Marsh, aged 26 who sailed in 1635 aboard the ship "Mathew" from London. Our William Marsh of Plainfield died 1724 and could hardly have been 113 years of age at his death which we would have been had he been aged 26 in 1635. If it is correct that William was eighteen years of age when he came to America, as some say, that he came at the restoration of King Charles II in 1660, then he was born about 1642, the year that some say his father, Capt. James Marsh, was executed. William should have been 82 years of age when he died, as his death took place at Plainfield, Connecticut in 1724.
It has been reported that the family that William belonged to, at the time of his immigration, were citizens of a village or borough four miles out of the city of London, England, which is now incorporated into that great city. The Marshes owned mills around there and were engaged in the mercantile business. Capt. James Marsh, was killed at the battle of Edgehill in 1642, while serving with the King's forces. (No record has been found regarding Captain James Marsh's service record.)
One writer states that Capt. James Marsh was executed on order of King Charles I right after the Battle of Edgehill for being in sympathy with Oliver Cromwell while serving with the King's forces.
It has been reported that after the restoration of King Charles II, an Aunt of William Marsh, fearing for his safety called him home from college, had him and two of his cousins emigrate to America where they would be beyond the immediate wrath of King Charles II.
Yet another writer states that Captain James Marsh (possibly William Marsh's brother) was taken prisoner at the battle of Edgehill and put to death on orders of Cromwell.
From a Marsh Family Bible: This very old Bible was the property of Daniel Benjamin Marsh who was ordained at Poughkeepsie, New York, June 30th, 1790. Some of the data was inscribed in the "record section," the tabulated form was on separate sheets made into a book form and was pasted in he bible.
(Copied by Minnie L.C. Colman, 1934; Syracuse, New York)
The record in an old Bible that was published in 1792 and was owned by Mr. Cady Marsh, Jamesville, Onandaga Co., NY. Note: This writer understands that this Bible is now in the possession of the Boston Historical Society. "James Marsh of Kent in England was a Captain against Cromwell - When Cromwell got the victory, they said Marsh was beheaded at Hedgehall. His two sisters being concerned for their brother William who was at College, sent for him and two nephews, son to a half-sister to William, and they set sail for America and landed at Salem. William went to Boston and was a commissary in the old Indian War of 1676 was wounded in he Narraganset fight. He was removed to Stonington and was under the care of Dr. Noyce and was healed of his wounds. He then married Elizabeth Yeomans and soon removed to Plainfield where he lived and died leaving the following heirs: James, William, Elizabeth, and Mathias."
Writer's biography of William Marsh:
William was born about 1642, County Kent, England, died 1724 at Plainfield, Connecticut. He was wounded during the King Phillips War in the Narraganset Swamp fight in 1675, and was removed to Stonington, Connecticut where he was treated by Dr. Noyce and nursed back to health by Elizabeth Yeomans, who he later married on October 18, 1681/2. She was the daughter of Edward and Mary (Button) Yeomans, (1630-1662) and was born 1659 at Haverhill, Mass. She was admitted to the First Church, Stonington, Connecticut, August 24, 1690. William was admitted May 14, 1693, he surveyed with his wife's brother, Edward Yeomans, the town of Plainfield, Connecticut. He removed with his wife and family, no doubt, about 1694, to Plainfield, conn. as the last church record at Stonington is dated June 2, 1694.
William and Elizabeth (Yeomans) Marsh had eight children:
- Mary Marsh
- William, died at Plainfield, Conn, 1/23/1759, aged 74. He was in the French and Indian War of 1756/57.
- Rev. Thomas Marsh
- James Marsh, died 4/29, 1749, married at Plainfield, CT 12/3/1711, Hannah Shepard who was born 1695, died between 1770 and 1776. There were 11 children
- Anne Marsh
- Mathias Marsh, born about 1595 and died shortly after 1781; Styled "Captain", he married 1/2/1726, Priscilla Brigham, who was born 4/3/11709 in Marlboro, Mass. He owned large tracts of land in Connecticut and in Dutchess County, NY. He resided at Coventry Connecticut and was in Dover, NY as late as 1765, removed to Dorset, Vermont where he died.
- Joseph Marsh, born about 1679 (a questionable child) was at Volunetown with his brother James in 1725.
The above with some minor changes was taken from the Marsh family Bulletin, Volume 1, Number (4) July, 1955, compiled and edited by Warren L. Marsh, (now deceased), Willaimsport, Pennsylvania.
An observation by this writer: It is quite possible, William Marsh signed on with a Ships Master (which was quite common in those days) to become an indentured servant in order to gain passage to America. The length of service was usually seven to fifteen years. If William came to American in 1660, there would be 15 years in this country between 1660 and 1675 of unknown background. When the town records were searched at Plainfield, Windham Co., Connecticut, it was found that William Marsh signed his name with his (W) mark. Therefore it would suggest to this writer that he could not write, although he may have been able to read, it was said that he was called home from College by his two aunts, before emigrating to American sometime after 1660 to escape the wrath of King Charles II, who had regained his father's throne King Charles I. William fought in the Narraganset Swamp War again King Phillip in 1675-76.
Posted by Karla Marsh Osborne on Tue, 19 Sep 2000 Surname: Marsh, Mearsh, Mearshe
Researching MARSH (MEARSH; MEARSHE). William Marsh,c.1642,Kent, England. William of Kent fled England when his older brother James was beheaded as a follower of Oliver Cromwell. William came to America through Boston, Massachusetts, year unknown. His father was James Marsh, c.1620, of Kent, England. I have found a James Marsh, Kent, England, chr.19 Oct 1623,Elham, Kent,England, but have no evidence this is our James Marsh. This James's forefathers are listed as follows: Henry Mearshe, chr.22 May 1608, Acrise, Kent, Eng; Daniell Mearsh, chr.30 Aug 1579, Acrise, Kent, Eng; John Marsh,born abt.1550, of Marton, Langdon, Kent, Eng; Richard Marsh (no data). Any info. regarding this family is welcome. Thank you in advance! [email protected]
Posted by Karla Marsh Osborne on Thu, 28 Sep 2000, in response to Marsh family, posted by Janet Holdstock on Wed, 27 Sep 2000 Surname: Marsh
"Janet, unfortunately I am unable to help you; I do not know anything about the Marsh families from Kent. My James Marsh is reportedly from Kent England. Since posting my query, I've learned that it was more likely the father, also named James, that was beheaded. He would have been of an age (20-25)to have participated in the Battle of Edgehill in Warwickshire County (the 1st battle of the English Civil War against King Charles I). Because his son(s) James and William were young boys, I'm sure family must have helped raise them until they were old enough to leave England, as William did come to America. If I learn more that might help you, I'll forward any info."
Film #5593 Stonington, New London Co, CT Deeds 1664-1714. Book 2:
" 2:142 Know all men by these Presents that I William Marsh of Stonington doe assigne & make over unto John Parke of New London all my whole right of a fiftie acre grant of land given to me by the town as appears by the record bearing date: August the tenth 1683: … 26 Nov 1684. Signed: The marke of W William Marsh. Wit: John Stanton, Hannah Stanton. Ent: 12 Jun 1685."
From Chesebro' Genealogy page: http://www.chesebro.net/noyes.html
"Rev. James Noyes, Sr., born about 1608 in Cholderton, Wiltshire, England, in 1634, embarked the ship "Mary and John" of London, England, for Boston, Massachusetts, and settled in Newbury, Massachusetts. Colleagues of Rev. James said of him after his death that: "he was among the greatest worthies of the age in which he lived" Savage called him: "the celebrated James Noyes" The immigrant Rev. James' son, Rev. James Noyes, Jr., came to Stonington by invitation from the Town in 1664. For the services rendered the troops, as physician and minister, during the Indian wars, he was liberally rewarded by the General Court by a grant of land which comprised the 1902 town of Voluntown. No man of his time exerted a wider influence or commanded more respectful consideration from his fellow men. He was one of the founders and trustees of Yale College, New Haven, Connecticut."
Notes for ELIZABETH YEOMANS:
Elizabeth Yeomans (that spelling) was b. 10 Jan 1659, Haverhill, Essex,Mass., daughter of Edward Yeomans and Mary Button (VR). The family removed to Stonington, New London, Conn. where Elizabeth m. 18 Oct 1681 William Marsh. Thomas Minor recorded the marriage in his diary, p. 168 ("The Minor Diaries, Stonington,Connecticut", pub. by the Thomas Minor Society, 1993). There are several deeds in which William refers to Father Yeamans and to his brothers-in-law, John and Edward. The Marsh family removed to Plainfield where William was an early settler.
Children of WILLIAM MARSH and ELIZABETH YEOMANS are:
1. MARY2 MARSH, b. 16 May 1683, Stonington, New London, CT.
2. ii. WILLIAM MARSH, b. 1684, Stonington, New London, CT; d. 23 Jan 1759, Plainfield, CT.
3. iii. REV. THOMAS MARSH, b. Mar 1686/87, Plainfield, CT; d. 19 Mar 1753, Mansfield, CT.
4. iv. JAMES MARSH, b. 1690, Stonington, CT; d. 06 Apr 1749, Plainfield, CT; m. HANNAH SHEPHARD, 03 Dec 1711, Plainfield, CT; b. 1695; d. 06 Apr 1749.
5. v. ELISABETH MARSH, b. 1692, Stonington, New London, CT; m. UNKNOWN UTLEY.
6. vi. ANNE MARSH, b. 1694, Stonington, New London, CT.
7.vii. MATTHIAS MARSH, b. 1695, Plainfield, CT; m. PRISCILLA BRIGHAM, 02 Jan 1725/26; b. 03 Apr 1709, Marlboro, MA.
Notes for MATTHIAS MARSH:
He owned large tracts of land in Connecticut and in Dutchess County, NY. He resided at Coventry Connecticut and was in Dover, NY as late as 1765, removed to Dorset, Vermont where he died.
Note: Placed William and wife, Elizabeth, in this cemetery because this is the area where they died.
From research by Gordon Marsh:
In the History of the First Church, Stonington, Connecticut, there was found the following records. Elizabeth, wife of William Marsh, was admitted to the church August 24, 1690. William Marsh was admitted to the church May 14, 1693. Children born and baptized at Stonington:
Mary, born 5/16/1683 (Town Records) and baptized 9/7/1690
William baptized 9/7/1690
Thomas baptized 9/7/1690
James baptized 9/7/1690
Elizabeth baptized June 19, 1692
Ann baptized June 24, 1694
From Philip Marsh:
There is considerable confusion concerning our William Marsh. Some have tried to identify our William Marsh with the William Marsh, aged 26 who sailed in 1635 aboard the ship "Mathew" from London. Our William Marsh of Plainfield died 1724 and could hardly have been 113 years of age at his death which we would have been had he been aged 26 in 1635. If it is correct that William was eighteen years of age when he came to America, as some say, that he came at the restoration of King Charles II in 1660, then he was born about 1642, the year that some say his father, Capt. James Marsh, was executed. William should have been 82 years of age when he died, as his death took place at Plainfield, Connecticut in 1724.
It has been reported that the family that William belonged to, at the time of his immigration, were citizens of a village or borough four miles out of the city of London, England, which is now incorporated into that great city. The Marshes owned mills around there and were engaged in the mercantile business. Capt. James Marsh, was killed at the battle of Edgehill in 1642, while serving with the King's forces. (No record has been found regarding Captain James Marsh's service record.)
One writer states that Capt. James Marsh was executed on order of King Charles I right after the Battle of Edgehill for being in sympathy with Oliver Cromwell while serving with the King's forces.
It has been reported that after the restoration of King Charles II, an Aunt of William Marsh, fearing for his safety called him home from college, had him and two of his cousins emigrate to America where they would be beyond the immediate wrath of King Charles II.
Yet another writer states that Captain James Marsh (possibly William Marsh's brother) was taken prisoner at the battle of Edgehill and put to death on orders of Cromwell.
From a Marsh Family Bible: This very old Bible was the property of Daniel Benjamin Marsh who was ordained at Poughkeepsie, New York, June 30th, 1790. Some of the data was inscribed in the "record section," the tabulated form was on separate sheets made into a book form and was pasted in he bible.
(Copied by Minnie L.C. Colman, 1934; Syracuse, New York)
The record in an old Bible that was published in 1792 and was owned by Mr. Cady Marsh, Jamesville, Onandaga Co., NY. Note: This writer understands that this Bible is now in the possession of the Boston Historical Society. "James Marsh of Kent in England was a Captain against Cromwell - When Cromwell got the victory, they said Marsh was beheaded at Hedgehall. His two sisters being concerned for their brother William who was at College, sent for him and two nephews, son to a half-sister to William, and they set sail for America and landed at Salem. William went to Boston and was a commissary in the old Indian War of 1676 was wounded in he Narraganset fight. He was removed to Stonington and was under the care of Dr. Noyce and was healed of his wounds. He then married Elizabeth Yeomans and soon removed to Plainfield where he lived and died leaving the following heirs: James, William, Elizabeth, and Mathias."
Writer's biography of William Marsh:
William was born about 1642, County Kent, England, died 1724 at Plainfield, Connecticut. He was wounded during the King Phillips War in the Narraganset Swamp fight in 1675, and was removed to Stonington, Connecticut where he was treated by Dr. Noyce and nursed back to health by Elizabeth Yeomans, who he later married on October 18, 1681/2. She was the daughter of Edward and Mary (Button) Yeomans, (1630-1662) and was born 1659 at Haverhill, Mass. She was admitted to the First Church, Stonington, Connecticut, August 24, 1690. William was admitted May 14, 1693, he surveyed with his wife's brother, Edward Yeomans, the town of Plainfield, Connecticut. He removed with his wife and family, no doubt, about 1694, to Plainfield, conn. as the last church record at Stonington is dated June 2, 1694.
William and Elizabeth (Yeomans) Marsh had eight children:
- Mary Marsh
- William, died at Plainfield, Conn, 1/23/1759, aged 74. He was in the French and Indian War of 1756/57.
- Rev. Thomas Marsh
- James Marsh, died 4/29, 1749, married at Plainfield, CT 12/3/1711, Hannah Shepard who was born 1695, died between 1770 and 1776. There were 11 children
- Anne Marsh
- Mathias Marsh, born about 1595 and died shortly after 1781; Styled "Captain", he married 1/2/1726, Priscilla Brigham, who was born 4/3/11709 in Marlboro, Mass. He owned large tracts of land in Connecticut and in Dutchess County, NY. He resided at Coventry Connecticut and was in Dover, NY as late as 1765, removed to Dorset, Vermont where he died.
- Joseph Marsh, born about 1679 (a questionable child) was at Volunetown with his brother James in 1725.
The above with some minor changes was taken from the Marsh family Bulletin, Volume 1, Number (4) July, 1955, compiled and edited by Warren L. Marsh, (now deceased), Willaimsport, Pennsylvania.
An observation by this writer: It is quite possible, William Marsh signed on with a Ships Master (which was quite common in those days) to become an indentured servant in order to gain passage to America. The length of service was usually seven to fifteen years. If William came to American in 1660, there would be 15 years in this country between 1660 and 1675 of unknown background. When the town records were searched at Plainfield, Windham Co., Connecticut, it was found that William Marsh signed his name with his (W) mark. Therefore it would suggest to this writer that he could not write, although he may have been able to read, it was said that he was called home from College by his two aunts, before emigrating to American sometime after 1660 to escape the wrath of King Charles II, who had regained his father's throne King Charles I. William fought in the Narraganset Swamp War again King Phillip in 1675-76.
Posted by Karla Marsh Osborne on Tue, 19 Sep 2000 Surname: Marsh, Mearsh, Mearshe
Researching MARSH (MEARSH; MEARSHE). William Marsh,c.1642,Kent, England. William of Kent fled England when his older brother James was beheaded as a follower of Oliver Cromwell. William came to America through Boston, Massachusetts, year unknown. His father was James Marsh, c.1620, of Kent, England. I have found a James Marsh, Kent, England, chr.19 Oct 1623,Elham, Kent,England, but have no evidence this is our James Marsh. This James's forefathers are listed as follows: Henry Mearshe, chr.22 May 1608, Acrise, Kent, Eng; Daniell Mearsh, chr.30 Aug 1579, Acrise, Kent, Eng; John Marsh,born abt.1550, of Marton, Langdon, Kent, Eng; Richard Marsh (no data). Any info. regarding this family is welcome. Thank you in advance! [email protected]
Posted by Karla Marsh Osborne on Thu, 28 Sep 2000, in response to Marsh family, posted by Janet Holdstock on Wed, 27 Sep 2000 Surname: Marsh
"Janet, unfortunately I am unable to help you; I do not know anything about the Marsh families from Kent. My James Marsh is reportedly from Kent England. Since posting my query, I've learned that it was more likely the father, also named James, that was beheaded. He would have been of an age (20-25)to have participated in the Battle of Edgehill in Warwickshire County (the 1st battle of the English Civil War against King Charles I). Because his son(s) James and William were young boys, I'm sure family must have helped raise them until they were old enough to leave England, as William did come to America. If I learn more that might help you, I'll forward any info."
Film #5593 Stonington, New London Co, CT Deeds 1664-1714. Book 2:
" 2:142 Know all men by these Presents that I William Marsh of Stonington doe assigne & make over unto John Parke of New London all my whole right of a fiftie acre grant of land given to me by the town as appears by the record bearing date: August the tenth 1683: … 26 Nov 1684. Signed: The marke of W William Marsh. Wit: John Stanton, Hannah Stanton. Ent: 12 Jun 1685."
From Chesebro' Genealogy page: http://www.chesebro.net/noyes.html
"Rev. James Noyes, Sr., born about 1608 in Cholderton, Wiltshire, England, in 1634, embarked the ship "Mary and John" of London, England, for Boston, Massachusetts, and settled in Newbury, Massachusetts. Colleagues of Rev. James said of him after his death that: "he was among the greatest worthies of the age in which he lived" Savage called him: "the celebrated James Noyes" The immigrant Rev. James' son, Rev. James Noyes, Jr., came to Stonington by invitation from the Town in 1664. For the services rendered the troops, as physician and minister, during the Indian wars, he was liberally rewarded by the General Court by a grant of land which comprised the 1902 town of Voluntown. No man of his time exerted a wider influence or commanded more respectful consideration from his fellow men. He was one of the founders and trustees of Yale College, New Haven, Connecticut."
Notes for ELIZABETH YEOMANS:
Elizabeth Yeomans (that spelling) was b. 10 Jan 1659, Haverhill, Essex,Mass., daughter of Edward Yeomans and Mary Button (VR). The family removed to Stonington, New London, Conn. where Elizabeth m. 18 Oct 1681 William Marsh. Thomas Minor recorded the marriage in his diary, p. 168 ("The Minor Diaries, Stonington,Connecticut", pub. by the Thomas Minor Society, 1993). There are several deeds in which William refers to Father Yeamans and to his brothers-in-law, John and Edward. The Marsh family removed to Plainfield where William was an early settler.
Children of WILLIAM MARSH and ELIZABETH YEOMANS are:
1. MARY2 MARSH, b. 16 May 1683, Stonington, New London, CT.
2. ii. WILLIAM MARSH, b. 1684, Stonington, New London, CT; d. 23 Jan 1759, Plainfield, CT.
3. iii. REV. THOMAS MARSH, b. Mar 1686/87, Plainfield, CT; d. 19 Mar 1753, Mansfield, CT.
4. iv. JAMES MARSH, b. 1690, Stonington, CT; d. 06 Apr 1749, Plainfield, CT; m. HANNAH SHEPHARD, 03 Dec 1711, Plainfield, CT; b. 1695; d. 06 Apr 1749.
5. v. ELISABETH MARSH, b. 1692, Stonington, New London, CT; m. UNKNOWN UTLEY.
6. vi. ANNE MARSH, b. 1694, Stonington, New London, CT.
7.vii. MATTHIAS MARSH, b. 1695, Plainfield, CT; m. PRISCILLA BRIGHAM, 02 Jan 1725/26; b. 03 Apr 1709, Marlboro, MA.
Notes for MATTHIAS MARSH:
He owned large tracts of land in Connecticut and in Dutchess County, NY. He resided at Coventry Connecticut and was in Dover, NY as late as 1765, removed to Dorset, Vermont where he died.
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