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Baker-Rouse Genealogy
William Parsons 1 died . He married Hannah Wheelwright.
Hannah Wheelwright [Parents] was born 1 about 1665 in Wells, York CO, Maine. She died 2 before 1738. She married William Parsons.
Other marriages:Rollins, William
Charles Thornton Libby, Genealogical Dictionary of Maine and New Hampshire. Ref. 2, (Portland, Maine: The southward press, 1928), "Electronic," page 532. "The husb. and 3 ch. were k., the w. taken, 10 Aug. 1703 (List 39). His heirs (Pearson), Lists 269ac. Hannah (List 99, p. 92) wit. a Montreal wedding in Feb. 1706, and was here in Jan. 1706-7 when John Wheelwright relinq. to her adm. on her husb.'s est." "Bourne names two of the Indian victims as William, ag. 5, and Samuel, ag. 18 mos. perh. the 3d was captured, not k., and was the dau. Hannah, b. Wells, 6 May 1701 (Catholic rec. when bp. as Ctherine 10 Jan. 1704), m. 17 Mar. 1729 Claude-Antoine de Berman. Esq., who d. in Quebec in 1761, ag. 65. 10 ch. named."
William Rollins 1 died . He married Hannah Wheelwright.
Hannah Wheelwright [Parents] was born 1 about 1665 in Wells, York CO, Maine. She died 2 before 1738. She married William Rollins.
Other marriages:Parsons, William
Charles Thornton Libby, Genealogical Dictionary of Maine and New Hampshire. Ref. 2, (Portland, Maine: The southward press, 1928), "Electronic," page 532. "The husb. and 3 ch. were k., the w. taken, 10 Aug. 1703 (List 39). His heirs (Pearson), Lists 269ac. Hannah (List 99, p. 92) wit. a Montreal wedding in Feb. 1706, and was here in Jan. 1706-7 when John Wheelwright relinq. to her adm. on her husb.'s est." "Bourne names two of the Indian victims as William, ag. 5, and Samuel, ag. 18 mos. perh. the 3d was captured, not k., and was the dau. Hannah, b. Wells, 6 May 1701 (Catholic rec. when bp. as Ctherine 10 Jan. 1704), m. 17 Mar. 1729 Claude-Antoine de Berman. Esq., who d. in Quebec in 1761, ag. 65. 10 ch. named."
John Moulton [Parents] 1 was born 2 about 1599 in England. He died 3 in 1650 in Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire. He married 4 Anne Green on 24 Sep 1623 in St. Margaret, Ormesby, Norfolk, England .
From Hampton, New Hampshire Area Related Families
John was the 2nd of 10 children and the 2nd of 5 sons of Robert and Mary. He was a representative to the General Court in Boston 1639; Selectman 1647. Additional sources: Noyes/Libby/Davis, "Genealogical Dictionary of Maine and New Hampshire," (1939), p. 498.; Moulton, Joy Wade, "English Background of the Moulton Family, " (NEH&GR, 1990), v. 144 , pp. 260.Will from http://www.hampton.lib.nh.us/hampton/history/probate/index.htm
The last will & testamt of John Moulton of Hampton beeing in his perfitt sences Doth will & beequeath as ffolloweth: Imp to my Sonne Henry Moulton tenn acres of fresh marsh by the beach on ye South side of the river; Item one acre fresh marsh wch is given him for a way butting uppon his bridg towards the South and ye upground towards the north. It : give tenn acres & a halfe of Sale marsh butting on Willi ffullars towards ye south west, & ye river towards the east liing in the south side of Willi Sanborne. It : I give to henry tenn acres of upground : in ye East feild in ye East side of Willi ffifeild, & one share of com'onage att my decese: It : I give to Ann my wife my house & house Lott, & ten acres liing att ye end of ye sayd house Lott & seven acres of fresh medow more or lesse in the west medowes, two acres of ffresh medow liing on ye South side of my Sonn Henry's fresh medow att ye beach, & tenn acres of Salt marsh & halfe liing on ye being more or less, & five acres of salt marsh that is yett to bee appointed, all this I doe give to my beeloved wyfe duering hir life It : I doe make my wife my Sole Executrix & doe give to ye say'd Ann my wyfe all my cattell, & all my moveable goods, excepting one calfe to John. The rest to hir disposeing according to hir discression : It : I give to my Sonn John Mouton after my wyfes decease the house, & house Lott, & the tenn Acres adjoyning to itt : It : I give to ye say'd John my sonne two Cowe Com'onages. It : I give to my Sonne John one Oxe com'onage It : I give to my Sonne seven acres of fresh medow more or lesse in ye west meddowes. It : I give to my Sonne John tenn acres of Salt marsh more or less liing on ye south side of my Sonne Henry's & five acres of Salt marsh wch is yett to be appointed) all these several guifts I doe give to my Sonne John after my wyfe's decease wth this Proviso yt wthin one whole yeare after my wyfe's decease my sonne John shall pay or cause to bee payd five pounds to my daughter Jane Moulton, & in two whole yeares after my wyfe's decease five pounds to my Daughter Bridgett & in case my Sonne John doth not pay unto his two sisters afore sayd ye tenn pound, then my will is my two daughters shall have the two acres of fresh marsh liing on ye South side of my Sonne Henry's, & tenn acres & halfe of Salt marsh more or less liing on ye South side of my Sonne Henry's marsh, & in case my Sonne John doth die before hee bee possest, of thes house & lands then my will is yt the house & all the lands shalbee equally divided, to all my childeren excepting Henry. And I give twelve acres of upland more or less in ye East feild, on ye east side of willi Esto's twelve acres to bee equally devided between Mary Samborne & my daughter Ann, & my daughter Jane, & my daughter bridgett, & I give unto my Sonn Samborne tenn acres of Salt marsh wch is yett to be appointed, & I give to my Sonne Samborne fower acres of Salt marsh liing on ye South side of Christopher Pallmers, & ye north side of my Sonn Henries) It I give in to my daughter Ann three acres of fresh marsh att ye beach next John Brownes, fresh meddow. It : I give to my daughter Ann tenn acres of salt marsh wch is yett to bee appointed : Also my will is yt my Sonne John shall have a way to his ten acres & a halfe of Salt marsh through his brother Henry's Salt marsh this I doe confirme to bee the true intent of my will witness my hand this prsent day being ye (23d) of January (1649)
by mee John Moulton
witnessed to this Robert Tuck Willi Estowe
[Proved Oct. 1, 1650.]
[Norfolk County, Mass., Deeds, vol. 1, p. 7.]
Anne Green 1 died . She married 2 John Moulton on 24 Sep 1623 in St. Margaret, Ormesby, Norfolk, England .
Daniel Moulton [Parents] was christened 1, 2 on 13 Feb 1641/1642 in Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire. He died 3 before 23 Jun 1671. He married Hannah Woods.
From Hampton, New Hampshire Area Related Families
Daniel was a constable at Great Island, 1668-1670. He and Hannah apparently had no children together, but she remarried, and she had three children by her second husband. Additional source: Noyes/Libby/Davis, "Genealogical Dictionary of Maine and New Hampshire," (1939), p. 497, #2.
Hannah Woods 1 died . She married Daniel Moulton.
Jeremiah Moulton [Parents] 1, 2 was born 3 in 1650. He died . He married 4 Mary Young - 24 Jun 1678.
Mary Young [Parents] 1 was born 2 about 1653. She died . She married 3 Jeremiah Moulton - 24 Jun 1678.
Henry Simpson [Parents] 1, 2 was born 3, 4 about 1644 in York, York County, Maine. He died 5 on 24 Jan 1691/1692 in York, York, Maine. He married 6 Abigail Moulton before Jul 1669.
Banks, Charles Edward. History of York Maine, Vol I. Regional Publishing Company: Baltimore, MD. 1931
Page 295
Probably died in the York Candlemas Massacre (Jan 24, 1691-2) in which about 150 Abenakis attacked the town of York, burning all but four houses on the north side of the river, capturing about 80 people, and killing about 50.
Abigail Moulton [Parents] 1 was born 2 about 1645. She died 3 on 24 Jan 1691/1692 in York, York, Maine. She married 4 Henry Simpson before Jul 1669.
From Hampton, New Hampshire Area Related Families
Abigail was included as a daughter of Thomas and Mary by Noyes/Libby/Davis, "Genealogical Dictionary of Maine and New Hampshire," (1939), p. 500, "without actual proof."Banks, Charles Edward. History of York Maine, Vol I. Regional Publishing Company: Baltimore, MD. 1931
Page 295
Probably died in the York Candlemas Massacre (Jan 24, 1691-2) in which about 150 Abenakis attacked the town of York, burning all but four houses on the north side of the river, capturing about 80 people, and killing about 50.
Joseph Moulton [Parents] 1 was born 2 in 1653. He died 3 before 12 Dec 1692. He married Littlefield.
From Hampton, New Hampshire Area Related Families
Joseph is not listed by Dow among the children of Thomas and Martha. Noyes/Libby/Davis, "Genealogical Dictionary of Maine and New Hampshire," (1939), pp. 500 and 499.Banks, Charles Edward. History of York Maine, Vol I. Regional Publishing Company: Baltimore, MD. 1931
Page 295
Probably died in the York Candlemas Massacre (Jan 24, 1691-2) in which about 150 Abenakis attacked the town of York, burning all but four houses on the north side of the river, capturing about 80 people, and killing about 50.
Littlefield 1 died . She married Joseph Moulton.
William Hilton 1 was born 2 about 1585. He died 3 in 1654/1655. He married Frances.
Banks, Charles Edward. History of York Maine, Vol II. Regional Publishing Company: Baltimore, MD. 1931
Page 47
"William Hilton
This pioneer of York was one of the earliest settlers in New England as he came to Plymouth in 1621 on the Fortune from London, and his later descriptive of the country, appearing in 'New England Trials' 1622, is the first published letter written by a Plymouth Pilgrim describing this part of the country. One phrase in it is striking: 'We are all free-holders, the rent day doth not trouble us.' His wife and two children followed in the Anne and there he lived until some time in 1624 when the inevitable church 'row' ensued. William Hilton, like many others at Plymouth, had no connection with the Leyden church organization and when Rev. John Lyford, sent over as minister by the Merchant Adventurers of London, baptized one of Hilton's children, the Leyden faction started a quarrel with Lyford because William Hilton 'was not joined to the church (as a member) at Plymouth' (Hubbard History of New England, ch. xvi). Lyford was banished in 1624 and doubtless Hilton left about the same time. He is next heard of in Dover with his brother Edward, a freeman of the Fishmongers Company of London, who probably emigrated on the advice of his elder brother.
The family from which they descended probably originated in Lancashire, and about 1550 the representatives of this branch removed to Northwich, township of Witton, County Chester, and engaged in the manufacture of salt, for which industry that place was then noted. It is believed that this branch consisted of at least three brother: Charles, who went to London and became a member of the Fishmonger's Company; Anthony, who also went to the same city; and William, who remained in Northwich. This William the first died in 1605 and from his will of that year, dated February 8, which was proved Oct 28 following, and from other sources, these children are believed to be his issue by wife Ellen whowas buried March 27, 1606, as a widow:
1. Richard, b. (1571); m. Catherine Underwood Dec 2, 1594. They had a son Richard who came to Dover, N.H., about 1645 but returned to England and died there.
2. Amy, b. (1573); m. John Dickson or Jackson.
3. (daughter), b. (1575); m. William Robinson, co-executor of will.
4. Arthur, b. (1578); m. Jane Royle; co-executor of father's will.
5. William, b. (1585); the emigrant to New England.
6. Edard, bapt. June 9, 1596; apprenticed in 1612 to the widow of his uncle Charles, the fishmonger. He was free othe Company in 1621 and emigrated to New England a few years later to join his brother William. Settled Dover, N.H.
These are all the children who can be definitely placed as the issue of William and Ellen, but doubtless there were others as his will only mentions 'my children' without naming them. The maiden name of his wife is not known but it is believed to be Mainwaring, which was perpetuated in the family of William Jr. for several generations. The names of Charles and his son Paul were also perpetuated in the descendants of William and Edward.
Of the early life of William before he emigrated to New England, but little is known. He was in London at the date of his father's will and may be identical with a William Hilton, a vintner's assistance in Greenwich in 1613, in view of his engaging i the occuaption of taverner in the latter years of his life in Maine and New Hampshire. About 1615 he had returned to Northwich, probably married there (wife's name unknown). Two children were baptized there, the last in 1619; and a further presumption is that he again went to London where in association with his brother Edward, living in the parish of St. Botolph's Billingsgate near London Bridge, he was undoubtedly cognizant of the sailing of the Mayflower and familiar with all the tales of adventure in the New World. He decided to cast his lot with the Pilgrims and when the Plymouth Adventurers made up a passenger list for sailing in the Fortune in the summer of 1621 he decided to go in that party. After arrival he wrote to an unnamed 'loving cousin' in which he asked 'your friendly care to send my wife and children to me' Following his removal from Plymouth to Dover, N.H. about 1624, he remained there for about twenty years, during which time he was Deputy to the General Court and a Commissioner. He removed later to Kittery, residing at the Great Cove on Piscataqua River. He was licensed on June 27, 1648 to keep an ordinary there and also to operate a ferry at that point. It is probable that he married a second wife, Frances (surname unknown), and continued to reside there for the next two years preceding his removal to this town in 1650. There is no record of his purchase of land here or a grant to him from the town, but his home was situated on the opposite shore from Stage Neck and in December 1652, he was appointed to keep the ferry at that place, as stated elsewhere. He was Selectman 1652, 1653, 1654 and Grand Juror 1654, and died the following year or the year after. He must have been a man of education and ability as he was a correspondent of Governor Withrop and is gnerally called 'Mr.' in the records. When a member of the General Court of Massachusetts in 1644, as representative from Dover, he was appointed one of a committee to examine the new law book prepared by Bellingham and advise on same before printing.
He had the following children by his first wife:
1. William, bapt, June 22, 1617 at Northwich; m. (1) Sarah Greenleaf about 1640; (2) Mehitable Nowell about 1661. Had issue ten children by both wives.
2. Mary, bapt. May 11, 1619 at Northwich; m. James Wiggins.
3. John, b. (1621); living in Dover 1648
4. Magdalen, b. (1624)
5. Mainwaring, b. (1627); mariner; m. Mary Moulton
(Probably by second wife)
6. William, b. (1642); so named during the life of his elder brother William (Deeds iii, 125)
7. Anne (Agnes), b. (1644); m. Arthur Beal
His widow, Frances, married (2) Richard White of York (q.v.) The genealogy of this family will appear in Volume III.
Frances 1 died . She married William Hilton.
Other marriages:White, Richard
They had the following children:
M i William Hilton F ii Mary Hilton M iii John Hilton was born 1 about 1621. He died 2 after 1648. F iv Magdalen Hilton was born 1 about 1624. She died . M v Mainwaring Hilton M vi William Hilton was born 1 about 1642. He died . F vii Anne Hilton
Nathaniel Adams was born 1 on 24 Sep 1693. He died . He married Magdalene Hilton.
Nathaniel became a blacksmith and fisherman on Star Island [now named?]. Noyes/Libby/Davis, "Genealogical Dictionary of Maine and New Hampshire," (1939), p. 59, #16.
Magdalene Hilton [Parents] 1 died 2 on 4 Feb 1725/1726. She married Nathaniel Adams.
Other marriages:Weare, Elias
Webber, John
Banks, Charles Edward. History of York Maine, Vol I. Regional Publishing Company: Baltimore, MD. 1931
p302
"Magdalen Adams
Daughter of Mainwaring and Mary (Moulton) Hilton and wife of Nathaniel Adams who was killed at the Massacre. She was redeemed in 1695, and after her return married twice (1) Elias Weare; (2) John Webber."
Elias Weare [Parents] 1 was born 2 about 1672. He died 3, 4 about 10 Aug 1707. He married 5 Magdalene Hilton in Apr 1697.
Banks, Charles Edward. History of York Maine, Vol I. Regional Publishing Company: Baltimore, MD. 1931
Page 316
"The next attack [by Abenakis on the town of York] occured about two years later, August 10, 1707, which was a Sabbath evening. Sergeant Smith and Elias Weare, returning from evening service together with Mrs. Elizabeth (Hilton) Littlefield and her young son, were slain by the Indians between York Harbor and Cape Neddick. Joshua Hilton, brother of Mrs. Littlefield, was taken captive. There were supposed to be between forty and fifty Indians in canoes taking part in this attack, and the body of Smith was reported to be riddled with fifteen bullets. Hilton was still unredeemed in 1711 and, as far as known, never returned. The Boston News Letter, in an account of this attack, adds that 'one woman was missing'. This account, not very circumstantial, as no names were given, may refer to a girl that was captured at Cape Neddick, about this period, hitherto unreported. This was Bathsheba, daughter of Samuel and Deborah (Littlefield) Webber of Cape Neddick. She was taken to Quebec where she was baptized, 1714, as 'Marie' and called twelve years of age. She remained in Canada and married March 11, 1720 Joseph Saleur of St. Martin, province of Quebec. Nothing further is known of her except the recorded baptisms of her Saleur children."
Magdalene Hilton [Parents] 1 died 2 on 4 Feb 1725/1726. She married 3 Elias Weare in Apr 1697.
Other marriages:Adams, Nathaniel
Webber, John
Banks, Charles Edward. History of York Maine, Vol I. Regional Publishing Company: Baltimore, MD. 1931
p302
"Magdalen Adams
Daughter of Mainwaring and Mary (Moulton) Hilton and wife of Nathaniel Adams who was killed at the Massacre. She was redeemed in 1695, and after her return married twice (1) Elias Weare; (2) John Webber."
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