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Dorothy, Widow Robinson
b. 1625
d. 2 DEC 1668
Family:

Marriage:4 FEB 1648 Salem, MA
Spouse: Faulkner, Edmund
d. 18 JAN 1687

Family History:

Edmond Faulkner immigrated to Salem, MA aboard the "Joan & Ann" in 1639. He purchased land from the Indian Sachem Cutshamache (or Cutshmakin). "For the paltry sum of six pounds, currency, and a coat the township was bought and named Andover. This purchase and grant were confirmed by the Court in 1646, when the town was incorporated by the name of Andover." He and Robert Barnard were founders of the first church in Andover (now North Andover) in 1645. "A man in a town who had a large house often took in travelers as a matter of courtesy, and thus it happened in some cases, especially in the early history of the towns, the innkeeper, or innholder, was one of the principal citizens." The innholder was often a "vintnor," licensed to sell wines and strong liquors. "The first of record to whom this license was granted was Mr. Edmond Faulkner, in 1648. In 1674 Edmond served as Selectman, empowered to examine into the character and habits of all persons seeking residence and to admit none who were idle or immoral, but only those who were 'very desirable and good Christians'. In 1675 Edmund served as Town Clerk and his son John was an "Indian Fighter in the Andover militia. On April 19, 1676, the Indians "attacked the home of Edmond Faulkner, and wreaked vengeance on dumb brutes.", burning his house as well as killing his cattle. "In 1679 grants of land were made to Edmond in consideration of losses sustained by the Indians. He served as Constable in 1686.

Children:

Faulkner, Mary

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